Autism Teacher

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Autism - ElementaryDate Posted:10/21/2025Location:Eastern ElementaryPITT COUNTY SCHOOLSPosition DescriptionEC Teacher for Students with AutismPosition Title EC Teacher for Students with AutismPay Rate: According to Certified Teacher Salary ScheduleReports To: School administrators Exceptional Children DirectorSupervises: Teacher AssistantsPosition Summary: The Exceptional Children's Teacher for Students with Autism promotes academic and behavior growth for students identified on the autism spectrum in a structured educational classroom setting. The teacher will provide and model evidence-based practices and design, implement, and evaluate programming and services that meet the individual needs of students with autism assigned to the K-5 classroom.Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an approved education program in subject area. NC Teaching License or have qualifications to obtain a NC teaching license. Strong background in North Carolina Course of Student /Common Core and Essential Standards and/or Extended Content Standards. Experience working with students with autism Responsibilities: Conduct IEP team meetings, draft compliant IEP's and behavior plans that meet the unique needs of the students on the caseload. Assist Autism Program Specialist & Autism Coach, along with Coordinator of Special Programs with task and initiatives that improve the quality of programming and instruction for students with autism within the public separate school setting. Work collaboratively with Exceptional Children Program Staff & AU specialist/coach to facilitate communication with administration. Work collaboratively with parents to facilitate communication about their child's needs and progress. Programming support to students with autism in all continuums of alternative educational placements. Understanding assessment and interpreting data needed to design individualized instructional programs that align with Individual Education Program (IEP) goals. Schedule and conduct IEP meetings. Develops effective interventions and evidence-based practices based on the unique needs of the student. Develops positive behavioral strategies based on the unique needs of the student. Attend and participate in professional development activities in collaboration with other EC teachers for students autism; district's PLC's. Maintain required documentation related to job tasks and communications. Maintain the Paraprofessional Manuals for any teacher assistants assigned to the classroom. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality. Work collaboratively with teachers, staff members and EC staff, being visible and available in order to provide support and assistance. Term of Employment: 10 months