Autism Support Teacher ( School Year)

POSITION: Autism Support Teacher (2026/2027 School Year)

BUILDING: TBD

REQUIREMENTS: PA Special Education Certfication; Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Certification; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 151 Child Line Clearance; Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Security Clearances; Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release and SafeSchools Training

Job Summary

Carlisle Area School District is seeking a dedicated student-centered and highly qualified professional to serve as an Autism Support Teacher. This individual will provide specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with autism spectrum disorders ensuring access to the general education curriculum while addressing individualized learning communication and social-emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with student needs and state standards.
• Provide direct specially designed instruction in academic behavioral communication and social skill areas.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to support students with autism including applied behavior strategies and structured teaching approaches.
• Collect analyze and use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and access to the general education environment.
• Serve as a member of the IEP team including communication with parents/guardians and related service providers.
• Implement and monitor behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies as needed.
• Coordinate with related service providers (e.g. speech-language pathologists occupational therapists behavior specialists).
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Support paraprofessionals through training guidance and daily supervision within the classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Certification required PK-12.
• Experience working with students with autism preferred.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Strong knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff families and outside agencies.
• Strong communication organizational and classroom management skills.

Additional Information

This is a 180-day professional position with competitive salary and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. The Autism Support Teacher will work collaboratively with building and district staff to support the academic behavioral and social success of students.

AVAILABLE: 2026-2027 School Year

CONTACT: Mrs. Michelle Sarokon

HR Coordinator

540 W. North St.

Carlisle PA 17013

The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will notdiscriminate on the basis of race color age creed religion gender gender-identity sexual orientation ancestry national origin marital status pregnancy disability or any other status protected by law in its activities programs or employment practices as required by Title VITitle IX and Section 504.

No person shall on the grounds of race color age creed religion gender gender-identity sexual orientation ancestry national origin marital status pregnancy disability or any other status protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures services activities andfacilities that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons contact:

Dr. Michael R. Gogoj

Title IX Coordinator

540 West North Street

Carlisle PA 17013

Lisa Slover

Section 504 Coordinator

Director of Student Services

Office Address 623 West Penn Street

Carlisle PA 17013

ext. 17815

Required Experience:

IC