Special Education Teacher

Special Needs Educator

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.

The Ottoson Middle School is looking for an enthusiastic educator to join our team for the  school year. We are looking for an educator certified in Moderate or Severe Special Needs.

Salary is based on education and experience and pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between the School Committee and Arlington Education Association.

Job Goal:

Responsible for planning instruction and curriculum modifications for included special needs students that allow students to meet high standards and success in typical settings.

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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

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.

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.