Special Education Teacher; Middle School, Life Skills

Special Education Teacher-Middle School, Life Skills

Compensation Range: $56-61/hour

Location: Amherst, NH;
Onsite – School Setting

As a Learning Specialist in a Middle School Life Skills Program, you will have knowledge and training in specialized programming for students with complex needs, inclusion practices, co-teaching, competency-based education, delivery of specialized instruction in math, writing, reading, and executive functioning, and behavior management practices. You will use your previous experience in collecting and analyzing data for instructional planning, ability to multi-task for optimum implementation of instruction, and a capacity to support students in all academic areas of reading, writing, and math, and co-planning with classroom teachers for co-teaching and differentiation in a competency-based grading system.

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• Shift details:
  School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 35-37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: 2026-27 school year

• Provide specialized instruction in both individual and small group modalities
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized goals and the maintenance of special education paperwork
• Work in conjunction with a program-dedicated Social Worker to meet student social-emotional and educational needs
• Consult, collaboration, and coordination with all team members regarding services
• Consult with team members on curriculum modifications and accommodations based on learning needs.
• Provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class recommendations related to students' needs
• Ability to develop Individual Education Plans, transition plans, measurable goals, and appropriate accommodations/modifications
• Successful experience teaching students who have a variety of educational disabilities.
• Experience with neurodiverse students.
• Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other educational personnel.
• Respnsible for coordination of home and school communication regarding educational programming when appropriate.
• Ensure accurate data cllection and analysis
• Cllaborate and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in the development of student programming

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid NH Driver's License.
• Current NH Department of Education Certificate endorsed in Special Education (1900)

• Three or more years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Special Education Law
• Experience in a middle school
• Knowledge and experience in a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS)
• Preferred:
  Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Certification (1833)
• Knowledge and experience in Competency-Based Grading & Experience in a co-teaching model
• Creating positive, powerful energy that fuels our school spirit. Filling our campuses with exceptional students and diverse talent.
• Flexibility
• Modeling our values, inspiring others, and having fun.
• Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success!
• Explore individual needs and give side‑by‑side support to discover how each student learns best and develop personalized solutions to each student’s learning style and abilities.
• Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments
• Solving matters with composure, integrity, and compassion. Immersing yourself in significant connections with our students, parents, and fellow educators.
• Having a passion for teaching others, helping others…