Teacher's Aide - Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder as an Autism Support Interventionist in Carbon and Lehigh counties. This hands-on, behavior-focused contract role follows the school calendar, with assignments beginning ASAP and running through June 11, 2027. You’ll provide essential, direct assistance to help students achieve their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals in highly structured special education settings.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, ABA, Social Behavior, Human Services, or a related field preferred; Associate’s degree considered with at least one year of applicable experience (three years preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotional/behavioral disabilities, ABA, behavioral health, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, school-based special education, or crisis intervention
• Calm demeanor and ability to maintain consistency while managing intensive behavioral and communication support needs
• Comfort with challenging environments involving behaviors such as aggression, elopement, property destruction, self-injury, and emotional dysregulation

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver one-on-one and small-group instructional assistance to students with ASD
• Implement evidence-based strategies, including visual schedules, PECS, AAC devices, reinforcement systems, social stories, and sensory supports
• Carry out Behavior Intervention Plans under supervision of classroom staff and related service providers
• Support daily routines, communication, classroom transitions, and social skills
• Generate behavioral and academic data for IEP progress monitoring
• Assist with personal care (toileting, hygiene, feeding, mobility) as needed
• Collaborate closely with teachers, BCBAs, therapists, and specialists

This is a full-time contract role, 32.5–35 hours per week, with interviews conducted in-person only. These placements are first-come, first-served, and flexibility is required as needs may evolve throughout the school year.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with autism and meet the qualifications, we invite you to submit your resume and highlight your experience in supporting diverse learner needs. Apply now and help students thrive every day!