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 School District
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ SUBSTANTIALLY SEPARATE CLASSROOM, LANGUAGE-BASED Learning Disabilities (Gibbs School)
JOB POSTING
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, particularly in
the area of literacy (reading and writing)
Skill in interacting with parents of students in class
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Training in the science of reading
Experience working with students who have specific specific learning disabilities in
reading and/or writing and/or language impairments that significantly impact students'
ability to access the general ed curriculum due to severe language-based learning
deficits.
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
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 two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.