Special Education Teacher, Learning Center

Job Description

TEACHER/ SUBSTANTIALLY SEPARATE CLASSROOM

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 Public Schools, Arlington, MA 02476

The Special Education Teacher will support students who receive some or all academic instruction in a substantially separate setting.

• Masters Degree in Special Education
• Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Special Education (Moderate or Severe Disabilities)
• Ability to coordinate classroom instruction for multiple learners with diverse learning styles
• Proven ability to coordinate the efforts of classroom teachers, teacher assistants, and other related specialists
• Knowledge of multiple formal and informal assessment tools and methods
• Skill in interacting with parents of students in class
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Training in Trauma Sensitive practices
• Experience working with students who have a variety of learning disabilities, cognitive and intellectual disabilities, social and emotional disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorder.

• Work collaboratively with general and special educators, related service providers, and teaching assistants to design and implement effective instruction for students in accordance with students’ IEPs, social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Assess for special education eligibility, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs in compliance with all state and federal regulations and timelines governing the delivery of special education services.
• Monitor and document student progress in compliance with all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of special education services.
• Provide specialized instruction for each student as needed
• Create and maintain student schedules
• Coordinate with related service providers in working with students on the caseload
• Coordinate the activities of classroom assistants, including providing inclusion opportunities as called for in students’ IEPs
• Other related duties as assigned by Principal or Special Education Coordinator

Reports To:

Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal

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. Salary placement is based on education and experience. Salary schedule is on our website.

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, but new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August.

We welcome applicants interested in teaching in our District Elementary Schools.