Teacher for Autism Program (RISE) - 2026-2027 SY- Multiple Positions

Appoquinimink School District; Delaware; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Appoquinimink School District is hiring a Teacher for the Autism Program for the 2026-2027 school year at Olive B. Loss Elementary School. This full-time position focuses on providing specialized educational instruction for students with Autism, ensuring their academic and social success.

The role includes developing instructional programs, collaborating with families and IEP team members, and maintaining comprehensive records. A Master's Degree and Delaware State certification are required. The district values diversity, equity, and provides an inclusive work environment for all.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Teacher of Students with Autism is preferred.
• Classroom experience teaching students with Autism required.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards and best practices in special education.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement instructional programs for students with Autism.
• Provide case management responsibilities for assigned students.
• Collaborate with IEP team members to ensure students receive necessary supports.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Classroom management

Communication

Record-keeping

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

State of Delaware certification as Special Education Teacher

Job description

Teacher for Autism Program (RISE) - 2026-2027 SY- Multiple Positions

Olive B. Loss Elementary School

• Position Type: Teaching/Professional Positions/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/12/2026
• Location: Olive B. Loss Elementary School
• Date Available: 25-26 SY

POSITION OVERVIEW

A full-time Autism support teaching position for students. The Autism Support teacher is responsible for designing and implementing the instructional programs for students with Autism in an education setting.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

TRAINING

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Provide case management responsibilities for assigned students.
• Design and provide differentiated instruction based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and other Evidence-based practices for assigned students.
• Support and facilitate inclusion in a middle school environment.
• Collaborate with IEP team members and other members of the school community.
• Meet and collaborate with student families.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Keep accurate records as required by District guidelines and State law.
• Collect and interpret data on student learning and progress.
• Administer appropriate assessment measures based on student needs and applicable state law.
• Demonstrate and implement Positive Behavior Support practices.
• Display content/pedagogy knowledge in designing instruction that matches state and district curriculum.
• Facilitate communicate for all students using verbal or augmentative communication means with support from Speech/language Pathologist.
• Collaborate with IEP team members to ensure students are receiving the supports they need to make meaningful progress. IEP members include but are not limited to: Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Physical Therapist
• Differentiate and modify instruction based off the Dynamic Learning Maps to meet individual student needs.
• Engage in ongoing monitoring of student progress through structured data collection.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management of student behaviors.
• Plan and use classroom time effectively.
• Implement School Board and school based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
• Work closely with regular education teachers, special education staff and outside resources to assist students with disabilities.
• Integrate technology in instruction.
• Work continuously toward self-improvement through the active pursuit of professional development activities.
• Participate in district and school level committees designed to foster continuing improvement and growth.
• Communicate curriculum and student related information effectively in oral and written form.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Supervisor of Special Education Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• State of Delaware certification as a Teacher of Students with Autism or Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities preferred.
• Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as Special Education Teacher.
• Classroom experience teaching students with Autism.
• Master's Degree.
• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards, Assessment & Accountability.
• Knowledge of best practices in special education.
• Thorough knowledge of IDEA and IEP implementation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

• Preferred: Transcripts to be translated prior to submission of job application. Please submit translation with job application submission items.
• REQUIRED: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicants.
• REQUIRED: Review information as listed on State of Delaware's Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non-U.S. ApplicationCertification, see link below.
• Please note: Not all universities will accept all Department of Education-approved transcript evaluation vendors. Therefore, please be sure to reach out to our Human Resources Department prior to securing a vendor for this task. We will help to make sure you are using the correct vendor needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the corresponding workgroup union/association, if applicable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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