What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Autistic Support Teacher position at Fairview Middle School?
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT – POSITION DESCRIPTION
Permanent Position 2026-2027 School Year
LOCATION: Fairview Middle School
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher Autistic Support/Life Skills Support
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Pennsylvania certification: In Special Education (N-12) or (PreK-8)
- Experience with working with students with Autism preferred
REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal / Supervisor of Special Education POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track, schedule, write and implement Special Education student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) according to PDE regulations reflecting Pennsylvania State Standards.
- Track, schedule and write Re-Evaluation Reports for Special Education students according to PDE regulations.
- Demonstrate a variety of teaching methods and techniques that motivate students to perform at their optimum ability level.
- Display skill in working with regular education teachers in the area of differentiated instruction so that special education needs can be addressed in this environment.
- Partner with general education staff to provide needed adaptations and/or accommodations to the general education curriculum.
- Maintain frequent, positive written and verbal contacts with parents, teachers and administrators regarding program issues and student progress.
- Participate in school-wide committees fostering school safety and character
- Participate in professional organizations and professional staff development activities to remain current and to ensure continued growth in the field of Special Education.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of classroom management
- Communicate sound behavior management strategies to regular education teachers and parents via in-services, open house, individual meetings, and printed material.
- Work cooperatively with all special education and regular education staff and paraprofessionals to provide quality programming for our special education students, addressing individual needs in all learning environments.
- Adhere to all district policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism at all
- Obtain and maintain Handle with Care Training
- Develop and Case Manage 504 Plans when applicable
- Demonstrate the ability to provide individualized reading instruction to students below grade level using a researched based program (i.e. - Wilson Reading System).
SALARY: Per F.E.A. Contract
APPLY TO: Dr. Justin Zona, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - via the employment tab at www.fairviewschools.org
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per the F.E.A. Contract