Special Education Teacher | Allentown, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding role supporting middle school students with autism in a dynamic educational environment just outside Allentown, PA. This contract opportunity calls for a dedicated Special Education Teacher ready to foster growth and development in a collaborative setting.

You will be guiding a small classroom of eight students, providing personalized support and implementing effective strategies to encourage academic and social success.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement for middle school grades
• Direct experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders is highly preferred
• Ability to develop and adapt individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Strong interpersonal skills for positive communication with students, families, and colleagues
• Organized, reliable, and committed to creating a nurturing classroom environment

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured instruction and support to middle school students in an autistic support classroom
• Develop, implement, and assess IEPs to ensure student goals are achieved
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, therapists, and fellow teachers to maximize learning outcomes
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians on student progress
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom culture

Role Details:

• Full-time contract: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
• Hours: 7:15am – 2:45pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Assignment begins as soon as possible and continues through June 10, 2027
• Small caseload focused on individualized attention

If you’re passionate about making a difference for students with specialized needs, this is your chance to shape young lives in a supportive school community. Take the next step in your teaching career—submit your resume and teaching certificate today! We look forward to connecting with compassionate educators committed to inclusive excellence.

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