Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher Job Arlington area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

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.

Position Goal

To provide special education instruction and case management for students receiving services across both a substantially separate therapeutic classroom setting and inclusive general education classroom settings in alignment with the Arlington Public Schools curriculum and Massachusetts standards. This is a long-term substitute position.

Qualifications

Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Teacher of Students with Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities
Masters Degree in Special Education preferred
Two or more years of successful teaching experience in Special Education preferred
Experience working with students in therapeutic and inclusive settings preferred

Performance Responsibilities

Responsible for planning instruction and curriculum modifications for students with disabilities that allow students to meet high standards and experience success in both specialized and typical educational settings.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction to students in both substantially separate therapeutic classroom settings and inclusive general education classrooms including co-teaching and collaborative instruction with general education teachers.

Plan, implement, and modify curriculum and instructional materials to meet individual student needs.

Consult and collaborate regularly with general education teachers, related service providers, and support staff.

Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals within both therapeutic and inclusion settings.

Develop, implement, and oversee Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) including determining goals and objectives.

Prepare progress reports and required special education documentation.

Organize and chair Team meetings and participate in other required meetings.

Administer assessments for evaluations and end-of-term/end-of-year reporting as needed.

Maintain ongoing communication with families and caregivers.

Attend building-based and learning team meetings.

Direct and collaborate with teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Special Education Administrator.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

Statements

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.

Required Experience: IC

Key

Skills:

Experience Working With Students, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Classroom Experience, Lesson Planning, Preschool Experience, Special Education, Computer Literacy, Teaching, Cordova, Experience with Children, Toddler Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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