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Arlington Public Schools

Special Education Teacher (Elementary Learning Specialist)

Pay: $68,256/yr

Posted: 07/08/2026

Location: Arlington, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

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Job Description

Special Education Teacher (Elementary Learning Specialist) Arlington Public Schools - 4.0 Arlington, MA Job Details Full-time $60,100 - $76,413 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications School experience Special Education Certification Full Job Description 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. Special Education Learning Specialist

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, Ma 02476 JOB

DESCRIPTION POSITION

SPECIAL

EDUCATION TEACHER/LEARNING SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Special Education Preferred Two or more years successful teaching experience in Special Education 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. Perform other tasks as assigned by Building Principal and/or Special Education Administrator.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

183 Days

REPORTS TO

Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal 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. Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2026-2027 school year will be August 31, 2026. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August. 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. Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.