What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher / Supported Learning Classroom position at Arlington School District?
POSITION : Special Education Teacher, (Social / Emotional Therapuetic, Supported Learning 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 supported substantially separate and inclusion settings.
Qualifications & Preferred experience :
- Masters Degree in Special Education
- Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Special Education (Moderate or Severe Disabilities)
- Ability to coordinate classroom and deliver specialized 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, and / or autism spectrum disabilities.
- Training in verbal de-escalation and non-violent physical restraint
- Knowledge of and training in the Science of Reading
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 183 Days
REPORTS TO : Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal
SALARY / BENEFITS : Per AEA, Unit A Contract and Salary Scale
