Autistic Support Teacher -(Hard to Fill)

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

• Requirement/Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification