Special Education Learning Specialist

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, Ma 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                          SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/LEARNING SPECIALIST

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Special Education Preferred

Two or more years successful teaching experience in Special Education

Experience working with students with ASD preferred

Massachusetts Certification in Special Education (Moderate/Severe)

REPORTS TO:          Special Education Coordinator & Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for planning instruction and/or curricula adaptations for included special needs students which allow students to meet high standards and success in typical settings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct instruction to students, both within the regular education classroom and outside the regular education classroom.  This includes planning and teaching along with the regular classroom teacher in an inclusive regular education setting.
• Plan and modify regular curriculum. 
• Consult with regular education staff. 
• Monitor student progress in regular education program. 
• Develop IEP, determine goals and objectives. 
• Prepare progress reports. 
• Organize and chair team meetings and other meetings.  
• Administer testing for evaluations and end of term/end of year reporting. 
• Maintain contact with parents. 
• Attend building learning team meetings. 
• Direct the work of teaching assistants, including scheduling their time and work responsibilities. 
• Schedule students for related services. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Building Principal and/or Special Education Administrator.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

183 Work Days (End of August- End of June)

SALARY:       Pursuant to AEA Contract