Special Education Teacher/Elementary Learning Specialist

Special Education Teacher/Elementary Learning Specialist Arlington Public Schools District-Wide - Arlington, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Arlington School District Job Details

Job ID:

5730936

Application Deadline:

Jun 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 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.

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, Ma 02476 JOB

DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/LEARNING SPECIALIST

Hardy and Brackett Elementary Schools 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 Massachusetts Certification in Special Education (Moderate/Severe)

REPORTS TO

Special Education Coordinator & Building Principals

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 and impletment specially designed instruciton to eligible students Plan and modify instruction as approriate Consult with general education classroom teachers and specialists Monitor student progress in general education classrooms Develop IEP, determine goals and objectives in concern with the Team Prepare progress progress reports Administer re-evlaution testing and support tri-annual progress monitoring Maintain contact with families and providers Attend building Learning Team as requested Perform other tasks as assigned by building Principal/Special Education Full time, 183-day, School Year Position 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. The Arlington Public Schools is accepting applications from applicants interested in teaching in our District Elementary Schools.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$60,100 to $76,413 Per Year