Special Education Teacher: Autistic Support (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Summary: Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the students, including in-home and virtual instruction. All instruction should be aligned with the state standards. 
 

Essential Functions:  

• Maintaining technology for students and classroom  
• Collecting data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and reporting out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule  
• Developing, writing, and implementing IEP’s. 
• Convenes all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs.   
• Reviews procedural safeguards and summarizes for families a minimum of one time per year. 
• Adapting, modifying, and utilizing evidence-based instructional materials and assessment  
• Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to the baseline data and goals from the IEP.  
• Utilizes appropriate databases to keep all required data fields and all required paperwork updated, including but not limited to ERs, RRs, Invitations, IEPs, and NOREPs, entrance and exit data (ECO). 
• Follow positive behavior support plan and individualized behavior plans 
• Has ability to drive to serve children in homes, preschools, day cares, and/or other natural environments throughout Bucks County, as assigned. 
• Uses a data base to maintain current records that include but are not limited to: caseload; student demographics; attendance; due dates for required documents; therapy/instruction notes shared with families and other caregivers. 
• Communicates regularly with families to provide support and communication  
• Attends staff meetings and trainings and implements information into daily best practices. 
• Fulfills all other job duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position.  Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization. 

Supervisory Responsibility: Serves as team leader for all IEP team members, ensuring all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented. As the lead communicator, the Teacher will ensure all other service providers and team members, including the parent, are updated and informed of student progress and needs. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Instruction may be provided virtually or in the student’s home. 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

Travel: Some travel may be required for out of school meetings. Travel may be required to the student’s home. 

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 
• Master’s Degree beneficial.   
• PA Special Education Certification required.  
• PA K-12 Regular Education Certification required.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  
 

• - Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents, and across a variety of mediums including oral, written and virtual. 
• - Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.  

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer:  The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.