8 interventionist jobs found in Amherst

Job Description The Amherst Regional Public Schools is seeking a full time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to design, implement, and oversee behavior intervention programs tailored to secondary students (grades 7-12). This role involves conducting assessments, developing and executing behavior intervention plans, and collaborating with educators, families, and support staff to foster a positive school environment. This is a full time position, in the Unit A Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities: Provide consultation for students both in specialized programs and outside specialized programs. Provide consultation to teachers, related service providers, para-educators, administration and families as needed. Serve as the point person for teams and administrators seeking assistance in developing strategies and interventions to support progress of identified students. Work...

Job Description The Amherst Pelham Regional School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for our inclusive Middle School Essential Skills Program (ESP) which provides specialized programming and services to a neurodiverse group of students that require intensive programming and oversight throughout the school day. Students served in the program may have one or more disabilities in areas such as autism, cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, and/or health impairments. The position includes providing direct instruction to students, ranging in grades 6, 7 and 8, in core academic areas, adaptive living skills, social skills training and self-regulation strategies, modifying and adapting curriculum, and developing, implementing and monitoring social and positive behavioral supports. Highly qualified candidates possess the following: Experience teaching students with autism, cognitive impairments, health impairments, and other neurodiverse...

Job Description The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a highly skilled adjustment counselor/504 Coordinator for the high school to provide in-school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The School Adjustment Counselor will also work with students on Section 504 plans and chair meetings. The caseload will be focused on providing counseling services for students with IEPs who receive counseling services and may include Tier 2 counseling. The Counselor will partner with other school personnel to meet the needs of the students in the school. This is a full time position. The School Adjustment Counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities: Provide group and individual counseling services Case management services for assigned caseload Participate in IEP meetings; develop and progress monitor IEP goals Chair 504 meetings Write 504 plans or adjust and edit current plans based on evaluation results...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full-time, qualified Special Education Teacher for our elementary therapeutic program at Amethyst Brook for the 26-27 school year. The Building Blocks Program provides specialized programming and services to students with one or more of the following challenges: academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioral. Students require therapeutic support throughout the day and may be integrated into the general education setting for portions depending on their individual needs. The program staff includes teachers, related service providers and para educators. This position requires strong leadership skills, organization, and a growth mindset. The special education teacher will lead a substantially separate classroom which requires providing academic planning and instruction for students in grades K through 6th. It also includes direct instruction and support with social skills, self-regulation strategies, executive...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking full time paraeducators to work in our elementary Intensive Needs Program with students with multiple disabilities including autism, cognitive impairments, health impairments, or other disabilities. This position includes providing direct support and instruction to student(s) at developmentally appropriate levels under the direction of a special education teacher. It also includes supporting students in one or more of the following areas as applicable to the specific program noted above: expressive and receptive language, social skills, self regulation, activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, etc.), and sensory processing. It may also include attending related service (OT, PT, SLH, etc) therapy sessions to facilitate carryover of skills from one setting to another. Paraeducators may be assigned toileting responsibilities as part of their role. When such responsibilities are required, an additional $0.50 per...

Job Description The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a highly skilled counselor for the high school to provide in-school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The School Adjustment Counselor will work with the students with social/emotional issues. The caseload will be focused on providing counseling services for students with IEPs who receive counseling services.The Counselor will partner with other school personnel to meet the needs of the students in the school. This is a full term, interim position. The School Adjustment Counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities: Provide group and individual counseling services Case management services for assigned caseload Participate in IEP meetings; develop and progress monitor IEP goals Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues Provide crisis intervention when needed Conduct...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for our inclusive elementary Intensive Learning Center (ILC) Program which provides specialized programming and services to students with significant disabilities that require intensive programming and oversight throughout the school day. Students served in the program may have one or more disabilities in areas such as autism, cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, and/or health impairments. The position includes providing direct instruction to students, typically ranging in grades K through 6, in academic areas such as language arts and mathematics, adaptive living skills, social skills training and self-regulation strategies, modifying and adapting curriculum, and developing, implementing and monitoring social and positive behavioral supports. Highly qualified candidates possess the following: Strong positive, interpersonal skills with the ability to build...

Job Description The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of School Nurse for Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools. This is a full-time and school year position. QUALIFICATIONS: Current and valid State of Massachusetts nursing license (RN). Current and valid MA DESE School Nurse license. Bachelor's degree in nursing, Master's Preferred.. Experience in school, pediatric, public health, or other relevant nursing experience Comprehensive knowledge of school health programs, philosophy, and objectives. Knowledge of the diverse health, social, and educational needs of students and families. Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the work involved. Such additional qualifications as the Amherst Regional Schools may find appropriate and acceptable JOB GOAL: To promote the academic progress/success of students by assisting them to maintain, improve or adapt to their health status. To contribute...