Special Education Teacher, Supported Learning Center

Special Education Teacher, Supported Learning Center Arlington Public Schools - 4.0 Arlington, MA Job Details Full-time $60,100 - $76,413 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Student performance assessment strategies Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Master's degree in special education Working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Master's degree Working with students Classroom experience Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Special Education Certification Full Job Description

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 two-way 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 providers,and 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

SALARY/BENEFITS

Per AEA, Unit A Contract The Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability.