Teacher Elementary - Autism

Gemma Services•Plymouth Meeting, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Martin Luther School is launching a new school specifically for students with autism, grounded in a developmental, relationship-based learning model. The school will be rooted in a developmental approach that prioritizes emotional engagement, communication, sensory regulation, motor development, and authentic relationships as the foundation for learning. Rather than focusing only on compliance or behavior management, the program will support students in building the cognitive, social, and emotional capacities that lead to long-term independence and meaningful participation in the world. The autism program will be supported by a collaborative team that includes teachers, related service providers, clinicians, developmental specialists, and leadership who work closely together to understand each student and support their growth. Speech therapists are not working alone. They are part of a thoughtful team focused on helping students build the skills that support independence, communication, and learning. Job summary: We are looking for Elementary Teacher’s – Autism Program who believe that strong relationships are the foundation of learning. The right candidate will create a classroom where students feel known, challenged, and encouraged to grow both academically and socially. We are looking for educators who believe that relationships are the foundation of teaching and that students grow best when they are met where they are developmentally. This is an opportunity to help shape a new program and be part of a mission-driven school community committed to helping students with autism thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Teachers will need to obtain Pennsylvania certification
Belief that strong relationships are the foundation of learning
Belief that relationships are the foundation of teaching
Belief that students grow best when they are met where they are developmentally

Nice To Haves

Content area teaching certificate is preferred but not required at the time of hire

Responsibilities

Create a classroom where students feel known, challenged, and encouraged to grow both academically and socially.
Support students in building the cognitive, social, and emotional capacities that lead to long-term independence and meaningful participation in the world.
Collaborate with a team including related service providers, clinicians, developmental specialists, and leadership to understand each student and support their growth.