Special Education Teacher; Elementary Learning Specialist
Listed on 2026-05-11
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Special Education Teacher (Elementary Learning Specialist)
Arlington Public Schools Dallin Elementary School – Arlington, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)
Job : 5701087
Final date to receive applications: May 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: May 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
Job DescriptionThe 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: Special Education Teacher / Learning Specialist
Location: Arlington, MA 02476
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
Salary and Benefits: Consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association. Salary Schedule available on the website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,100 to $76,413 per year
Job Requirements- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
- Thad Dingman, Principal
- Email: tdingman.ma.us
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