Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

The Amherst Regional Public School District is seeking a full-time, highly qualified special education teacher to work with students with mild/moderate disabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate with middle school core content teachers to support students.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparing and providing specially designed instruction; preparing, adapting, and delivering differentiated lessons (instruction, assignments, and assessment); preparing and adapting teaching materials; checking and assessing student work and providing meaningful feedback; participation in IEP meetings; liaison and regular communication with families, professionals and outside agencies; providing written input for IEPs and progress reports; collaboration and coordination with para educators;

collaboration and planning with general education teachers; collaboration and consultation with related service providers; collaboration and consultation with guidance and other mental health team providers; provide expertise for colleagues on areas related to special education (legal mandates, adapting lessons and student work, assessing progress, grading); experience with small group instruction and co-teaching; use of assistive technology to promote student achievement;

effective classroom management skills and positive behavior management techniques.

Other highly desirable qualifications include bilingual proficiency and multicultural competency. We are a culturally rich, linguistically diverse, socially responsible community.

MA DESE Moderate Disabilities (PK-8 or 5-12) License Required.