An elementary school teacher at Knoch School District is accused of hitting an 8-year-old boy in the face, according to state police.

Police plan to charge Carly Miller, 35, of Allison Park, with simple assault and harassment following a Nov. 26 incident, according to a Thursday news release.

Miller is currently suspended, according to the district.

Miller is a second- and third-grade learning support teacher at the Knoch Primary School, according to previous Butler Eagle reports.

Police said she struck the boy in the face during school hours.

“We are aware of the allegations, and have been aware for some time, and have been cooperating with the police in its investigation,” district solicitor Tom Breth said. “The teacher has been suspended and the parties are working through the process at this time.”

Charging documents were not immediately available at District Judge Jack Ripper’s office.