Special Education Teacher, Grade 6

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 Gibbs School is looking for an enthusiastic educator to join our team for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Job Goal:

Responsible for planning instruction and curriculum modifications for students with special needs in the small group and inclusion setting that allow students to meet high standards and success in typical settings.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct instruction to students, both within the general education classroom and outside the general education classroom. This includes planning and teaching along with the general education teacher in an inclusive general education setting.
2. Plan and modify general education curriculum.
3. Consult with general education staff and related service providers.
4. Monitor student progress in general 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.

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. 

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

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.