Special Education Teacher

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Arlington High School for the 2026-27 school year. The educator will plan instruction, modify curriculum, and collaborate with regular education staff to support students with disabilities in a high school setting.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Education and MA licensure as a High School Special Education teacher (Moderate or Severe Disabilities), plus experience with students

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education.
• Licensed by MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a High School Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Severe Disabilities).
• Experience with students with special needs and high school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students in inclusive settings with regular education teachers.
• Plan and modify regular curriculum.
• Consult with regular education staff.
• Monitor student progress in the program.
• Develop IEPs and determine goals and objectives.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Organize and chair team meetings.
• Administer testing for evaluations and reports.
• Maintain contact with parents.
• Attend building learning team meetings.
• Direct the work of teaching assistants.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Building Principal and Special Education Administrator.

Skills

Collaboration

Family partnership

Education

Masters Degree in Education

Massachusetts licensure: High School Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892737

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Arlington High Schoolis looking for an enthusiastic educator to join our team as a Special Educator for the2026-27 School Year.

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.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Education
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Special Education Teacher at the High School level (Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities)
• Experience working with children with special needs and interest in working with students at the High School Level.

Job Goal:

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

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Plan and modify regular curriculum.
3. Consult with regular education staff.
4. Monitor student progress in regular education program.
5. Develop IEP, determine goals and objectives.
6. Prepare progress reports.
7. Organize and chair team meetings and other meetings.
8. Administer testing for evaluations and end of term/end of year reporting.
9. Maintain contact with parents.
10. Attend building learning team meetings.
11. Direct the work of teaching assistants.
12. Perform other tasks as assigned by Building Principal and/or Special Education Administrator.

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.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,100 to $76,413 Per Year

Job Categories

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Forsythe , Special Education Coordinator
• Email: [e-mail]

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