Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist - Long Term Substitute (August-November 2026)

Ottoson Middle School

Arlington, Ma 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/LEARNING SPECIALIST

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.

Ottoson Middle School is looking for a long term substitute Special Education Teacher for August - November 2026, to cover for a teacher on a leave of absence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Special Education Preferred
• Two or more years successful teaching experience in Special Education
• Massachusetts Certification in Special Education Preferred (Moderate/Severe)

REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinator & Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for planning instruction and/or curricula adaptations for included special needs students which allow students to meet high standards and success in typical settings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct instruction to students enrolled in special
• Plan and modify regular
• Consult with regular education
• Monitor student progress in regular
• DevelopIEP, determine goals and obj
• Prepare progress
• Organize and chairs annual Team
• Administer testing for evaluations and end of year
• Maintain contact with
• Attend building Learning Team
• Perform other tasks as assigned by building Principal/Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Long Term Subsitute - August 31. 2026 - November 30, 2026