Autistic Support Teacher – Kindergarten–Grade 2

Job overview

The Autistic Support Teacher – Kindergarten–Grade 2 role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA, and is full-time. Compensation is $59,000–$78,000 per year. Universal Education Companies operates Philadelphia schools and works to strengthen communities through education, family engagement, and community development. The teacher provides individualized and small-group instruction to students with autism, adapts curriculum, and implements research-based strategies. The role develops and monitors IEPs, uses student data to adjust instruction, communicates with families, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support academic and social-emotional growth.

What you'll do

• Deliver individualized and small-group instruction in an Autistic Support classroom
• adapt general education curriculum
• implement research-based strategies, including ABA principles and social skills curricula
• develop and monitor IEPs
• communicate with parents and caregivers
• analyze student data
• participate in multidisciplinary meetings and facilitate annual IEP meetings
• maintain compliant records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

autistic support teacher

kindergarten–grade 2

universal companies

philadelphia pa

full-time

$59,000–$78,000 per year

special education

autism spectrum disorder

individualized instruction

ieps

aba principles

pennsylvania certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification; a master’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Universal Companies is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.