Middle School Special Education Teacher

Job Description

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 paraeducators;

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.