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Anticipated K-2 Special Education Autistic Support Teacher

Northampton Area School District, Marion, IN, United States


Anticipated K-2 Special Education Autistic Support Teacher JobID: 498

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 4/23/2026

Location: East Allen Elementary School

Date Available: 08/17/2026

Closing Date: 04/28/2026

Anticipated K-2 Special Education Autistic Support Teacher available at East Allen Elementary for the 26-27 school year. Hours will be 8:00am - 3:41pm.

Title
Special Education Autistic Support Teacher

Category
Professional Staff

Reports To
Building Principal and Director of Special Education

Job Summary
Provide special educational setting and programs to enable students with disabilities to function successfully in the least restrictive environment

Qualifications

Possesses Bachelor's degree or higher

Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate; dual certification is preferred

Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility through Criminal History Records, Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard

Assures and maintains compliance with all Pennsylvania certification requirements

Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills

Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public

Possesses ability to operate a computer, all software, and other office equipment as assigned

Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Possesses valid driver's license if position requires travel around district

Knowledge of:

Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of students with disabilities

Data analysis, targeting instruction, and intervention services

Remediation strategies and behavior management techniques

Instructional terminology, program philosophies, concepts, materials, methods and procedures

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

Primary Job Functions

Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction; identifies and adjusts instructional objectives in terms of student need using grade level standards and assessments

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with site and organizational policy to provide individualized and small group, as well as whole group, instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; develops specific plans for substitutes as necessary

Analyzes school and individualized student data

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; supports and assists in maintaining district discipline policy and the site discipline plan; develops self-discipline responsibility and leadership skills in the students; develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans to assist students in learning appropriate/alternative replacement behaviors

Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils manage health, emotional, social, and learning problems

Creates a classroom environment which is conducive for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers and which includes models of high standards and expectations for student work

Conducts instruction based on the written and Board approved curriculum

Adheres to the Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Practices Commission Code of Conduct

Teaches basic perceptual and academic skills on the level of the pupil's emotional, physical and intellectual needs as determined by the individualized education plan (IEP) team; participates in the preparation of the IEP and team meetings; implements written instructional plans for students

Provides individualized and small group instruction in various subject areas, as defined by student's IEP

Arranges with school administrators and other IEP team members for integration of pupils into regular (inclusionary) classes for instruction in areas where students can meet success; collaborates with regular education teacher(s) on the monitoring of student's progress in the inclusionary classroom

Develops student competencies that promote personal hygiene, social skills, physical development, safety skills, and vocational awareness, as needed by each individual student

Administers multiple-measure assessment tests in accordance with the testing program and IEP goals

Maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports; communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress at set intervals

Serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary team for re-evaluation as assigned

Confers with parents and professional staff members on each student's progress

Maintains regular and timely attendance

Secondary Job Functions

Maintains professional competence through staff development activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities

Administers to the health needs of students, as needed

Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

Participates in meetings, conferences and in-services as assigned

Performs related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Assesses ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer

Understands directions and instructions in order to perform duties

Effectively communicates to exchange information

Measured in terms of Frequency
select A, B, C or D for the Lifting & Body Movements

A B C D

Not at all Occasionally Frequently Constantly

0% 1–33% 34–66% 67–100%

Transport

Up to 10 lbs: C, 11 to 20 lbs: B, Beyond 20 lbs: B

Mobility

Move about the classroom to access materials and files: C

Position self to work with students, staff and the public: D

Transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations: C

Terms of Employment
In accordance with the PSEA-NEA Agreement

FLSA Status
Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement
Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization

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