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Special Education Teacher, Language Based Learning Disabilities

Gibbs School
Arlington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

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. 

 

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