Special Education Teacher

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Special Education Teacher at Kenmore Middle School. This full-time role requires implementing tailored instructional programs, maintaining student records, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess Virginia licensure and a special education endorsement, with a focus on best practices and technology integration.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in special education.
• Knowledge of best instructional practices.
• Ability to integrate technology.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional programs tailored to student needs.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents.

Skills

Instructional Practices

Technology Integration

Education

Virginia Licensure

Special Education Endorsement

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Job Description

This position is a 1.0 FTE located at Kenmore Middle School.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional programs that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students using appropriate instructional materials.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians.
• Maintain complete and accurate student records.
• Collaborate with school administrators, other teachers, instructional assistants, parents, and community members.
• Monitor and assess student achievement.
• Attend ongoing professional learning and meetings.

Experience

• Teaching experience in the areas mentioned above.
• Knowledge of best instructional practices.
• Ability to integrate technology.
• Experience in educational and instructional leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Special Education endorsement.
• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Application Process

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1. Log in to your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application). If you are a new online application user, register with the online system, then proceed to Step 2.
2. Login to your application, select the appropriate application, click the Start Application button at the bottom of the page.
3. Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application.
4. On the Employment Openings page, click the Add Job button.
5. Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop-down list.
6. Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or, if you have finished, click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7.
7. Once you have finished selecting the job(s), click the Continue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application).
8. Click the Submit button on the left.
9. Click the Submit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s).

Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity, that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged, or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Additional Details

• Group / Grade: SPED-02
• Salary: Based on the FY2025-26 salary schedule
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education