Special Education Teacher/Elementary Learning Specialist

Special Education Teacher/Elementary Learning Specialist Arlington Public Schools District-Wide – Arlington, Massachusetts. Job Details Job ID: 5730936 Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Position Type: Full‑time Salary: $60,100 to $76,413 Per Year Job Categories: Special Education – Autism; Special Education – General Special Education; Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities Job Description The vision of 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. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, who are creative, willing to try new approaches, and reflective about their daily practice. Candidates should be eager to collaborate, contribute to student success, engage in two‑way partnership with families, and bring diverse talents to the organization. Job Goal Plan instruction and/or curriculum adaptations for students with special needs to enable them to meet high standards and succeed in typical settings. Responsibilities Provide direct instruction and implement specially designed instruction for eligible students. Plan and modify instruction as appropriate. Consult with general‑education classroom teachers and specialists. Monitor student progress in general‑education classrooms. Develop IEPs, determine goals and objectives in collaboration with the team. Prepare progress reports. Administer re‑evaluation testing and support tri‑annual progress monitoring. Maintain contact with families and providers. Attend building learning team meetings as requested. Perform other tasks as assigned by the building principal or special education coordinator. 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). Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Benefits The salary schedule is aligned with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association. Salary placement is based on education and experience. Arlington provides a well‑established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. New staff are required to attend orientation and training during the last two weeks of August. Contact Information Chris Carlson, Special Education Coordinator – Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io – Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education