Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Affordable Housing, Analysis Skills, Autism, Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Community Development, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Special Education, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Autistic Support Teacher
Supervisor Job Title: Principal
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Salary
Universal Education Companies is a nonprofit education management and community development organization founded in 1993. We manage and operate multiple schools in Philadelphia, PA. Our comprehensive model transforms communities through high-quality education, family engagement, and community development initiatives including school-based health centers, affordable housing development, community beautification, and wellness programs.
At Universal, we are committed to changing lives and strengthening communities-one scholar at a time.
Position Summary
Universal Education Companies is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Autistic Support Teacher to provide high-quality instruction and support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ideal candidate is student-centered, data-driven, and committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and positive school culture in an urban educational setting.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
Deliver individualized and small-group instruction in an Autistic Support classroom
Modify and adapt general education curriculum to meet diverse learning needs
Implement research-based instructional strategies and interventions, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and social skills curricula
Develop, implement, and monitor effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with measurable outcomes
Maintain ongoing communication with parents and caregivers regarding student progress
Collect, analyze, and use data to monitor student growth and adjust instruction accordingly
Participate actively in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and facilitate annual IEP meetings
Maintain accurate and compliant special education documentation and student records
Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification
Experience working with students with disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder
Experience teaching in an urban classroom setting strongly preferred
Demonstrated success using data-driven instruction to achieve student growth
Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.