Special Education Teacher: Middle School Substantially Separate Program, Autism

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.

• 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 specially designed 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 paraprofessionals, 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

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.