Autistic Support Teacher -K-2 (Hard to Fill)

Job Title: Autistic Support Teacher- K-2

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 K-2 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
• 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.