Special Education Teacher Supported Learning Center
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The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging experience growth and joy and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington MA 02476
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ SUBSTANTIALLY SEPARATE CLASSROOM
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in twoway partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
JOB GOAL: The Special Education Teacher will support students who receive some or all academic instruction in a substantially separate setting
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Special Education
- Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Special Education (Moderate or Severe Disabilities)
- Ability to coordinate classroom instruction for multiple learners with diverse learning styles
- Proven ability to coordinate the efforts of classroom teachers teacher assistants and other related specialists
- Knowledge of multiple formal and informal assessment tools and methods
- Skill in interacting with parents of students in class
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Training in Trauma Sensitive practices
- Experience working with students who have a variety of learning disabilities cognitive and intellectual disabilities social and emotional disorders and/or autism spectrum disorder.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with general and special educators related service providersand teaching assistants to design and implement effective instruction for students in accordance with students IEPs social emotional and academic needs.
- Assess for special education eligibility develop and implement Individualized Education Programs in compliance with all state and federal regulations and timelines governing the delivery of special education services.
- Monitor and document student progress in compliance with all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of special education services.
- Provide specialized instruction for each student as needed
- Create and maintain student schedules
- Coordinate with related service providers in working with students on the caseload
- Coordinate the activities of classroom assistants including providing inclusion opportunities as called for in students IEPs
- Other related duties as assigned by Principal or Special Education Coordinator
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 Days
REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal
Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.
Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.
The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in twoway partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
Employment Type
Full-Time
