26 jobs found in Amherst

Job Description The Amherst Regional Public School District is seeking full time Special Education Paraeducators to provide individualized or small group support to Special Education students who are on an IEP. Beyond providing direct support when needed, this position includes supporting student use of assistive technology (e.g., laptop, adaptive mouse, etc.), implementation of academic lessons to the student(s) under the direction of a special education teacher and service providers, and monitoring for health issues and calling for medical assistance if/when needed. It may also include attending related service (OT, PT, SLH, etc) therapy sessions to facilitate carryover of skills from one setting to another. Qualified applicants should possess and/or have experience with the following: Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically Positive outlook, strong interpersonal skills and maintain confidentiality Ability to multitask,...

Job Description Position Overview: The Transportation Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the seamless and efficient operation of Transportation Operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this position requires strategic oversight and daily management of the Transportation department, ensuring the highest standards of operational efficiency, safety, and service delivery. This role serves the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools, aligning with the district's commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse educational environment. As a cornerstone of our community, the Transportation Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining an environment where students, staff, and families thrive. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader with exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the district's...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full -time qualified Special Education Teacher for our Preschool Special Education Program which provides specialized programming and services to students with moderate to 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. Students may be educated with non-disabled peers in the same classroom. The position includes providing direct instruction to students, typically ranging in ages from 3 to 5 years old in areas such as communication, 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 with research...

Job Description The Amherst Regional High School is seeking a special education social studies teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 9-12. Additional licensure & experience in Social Studies is required. Typical responsibilities include but are not limitepreparing 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...

Job Description Job Title: Principal's Administrative Assistant Supervisor: Principal Contract Length: Full Year Job Classification: Non-exempt Pay Grade: H Job Summary The Principal's Administrative Assistant supports the Principal in the planning, organization, and management of school activities and programs. This includes coordinating and tracking various tasks and processes to ensure a smooth operation of daily school functions. The Principal's Administrative Assistant represents the school to students, parents and guardians, guests, community members, vendors, and others. As such, they must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism. Due to the busy work environment and the varied responsibilities of the position, the Principal's Administrative Assistant must be adaptable, able to track multiple projects, and work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain administrative...

Job Description The General Food Service Worker is an essential member of the school cafeteria staff and is charged with daily food preparation, sanitation, cleaning, and serving under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, Cook, and Director of Food Service. Hours: 7 per/day; 35 hours per-week (Monday-Friday) 6:30am-1:30 pm or as needed This position is at Wildwood Elementary School ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Preparation and serving of attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals that are of consistent high quality and meet USDA meal pattern compliance. Ability to operate kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner. •Completes meal and serving line set up timely and replenishes serving line to maintain food items during meal service. Demonstrates the ability to identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line. •Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food area as directed. Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students,...

Job Description The Amherst-Pelham School District is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor 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 challenges. The caseload may include both providing services to students in specialized Special Education programs as well as other students needing counseling services in the school. The Counselor will partner with Special Education liaisons and collaborate with other school personnel to meet the needs of the students in the school. The School Adjustment Counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities: Provide group and individual counseling services Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions Case management services for assigned caseload Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues Provide crisis...

Job Description The Amherst Pelham Regional School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for our inclusive Pathways to Independence Program (PIP) 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 9 through 12, 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 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 Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Job Description Position: Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal Grade: Clerical Grade G Work Year: School Year (10 months) Reports to: Assistant Principal Position Overview The Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal provides high-level clerical and organizational support to ensure the effective functioning of the Assistant Principal's office. The position requires discretion, initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality. Key Responsibilities MCAS Coordination (ARHS & ARMS): Support administration of state-mandated MCAS testing at Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School, including scheduling, materials organization, and communication with staff. 504 Team Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule 504 Plan team meetings in collaboration with Assistant Principals,...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a Grade 2 Classroom Teacher for Crocker Farm Elementary School. Our school has a strong inclusion based model, and therefore encourages (at times requires) a co-teaching model with either a Special Education or English Language Learning teacher partner. Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an Elementary, 1-6 educator. Bilingual and bi-cultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Position Type: Full-time This is Professional/Teacher - Unit A position in the Amherst Pelham Educators Association collective bargaining agreement

Job Description Amethyst Brook Elementary School is seeking internal applicants for the Library/ Technology Paraeducator position. Someone who is outgoing and self directed and enjoys working with elementary school students, faculty, and staff. Someone enthusiastic about supporting the academic and research needs of diverse learners in a public facing role. This is a full time, 10 month paraprofessional position. The majority of the time will be spent meeting the needs of the library with about 10%-20% of the week needed to support the technical needs of the community. Qualified applicants should possess and/or have experience with the following: Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally, and academically Experience with and dedication to creating an environment that is welcoming to a racially, ethnically, linguistically, culturally, gender, and neuro diverse school/community Strong, positive interpersonal skills and ability to build...

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 Schools are seeking highly qualified candidates for an elementary full-time Special Education Reading Disabilities Specialist to provide individualized reading services to students with significant language-related learning disabilities. This position requires delivery of multisensory, explicit, and structured instruction to struggling readers. Services include meeting daily with individual students for thirty minutes, over five days per week in our three Amherst elementary schools (Crocker Farm, Amethyst Brook, Chestnut Street Academy) for the 2026-2027 school year. Qualified applicants must posses: Knowledge of reading disabilities and dyslexia, including literacy assessment, intervention, and evidenced-based structured literacy approaches Training and experience in assessing and teaching students with reading disabilities, dyslexia, and language-based learning disabilities. Strong skills in progress monitoring and...

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 Pelham Regional School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Social Studies teacher for Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School. The district is seeking applicants who currently hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license for level 5-8 as a Social Studies Teacher. Emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching methods for middle school engagement is a priority. Collaborative collegiality practices are valued. Enthusiasm for supporting achievement of early adolescents is a must. Experience teaching within the current Massachusetts History and Social Sciences Curriculum Frameworks is preferred. Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School (ARMS) is an exciting and stimulating place to work. We are a culturally rich, linguistically diverse, socially responsible community. Our school uses the teaming model comprised of teachers from the 4 core subjects and a special education teacher. We are...

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...

Job Description Summit Academy is the approved public day school of the Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools. The school serves middle and high school students on IEPs with learning and social/emotional challenges. The learning environment is small, structured, and supportive to enable students to access education and make progress towards achieving their goals. The school is seeking to hire a full time paraeducator to be part of the Team and school community. This position includes providing direct support and academic instruction to student(s) under the direction of a special education teacher, individually or small group. It may also include supporting students in one or more of the following areas as applicable: social/emotional coping skills, social skills, self regulation with support and direction from the Summit Academy clinical staff. Experience with or willingness to train in order to - Effectively work with students to support their academic growth and progress...

Job Description Brief Description:The Cook is an essential member of the school cafeteria staff and is charged with assisting the Kitchen Manager in all their supervisory and operational duties. The Cook ensures courteous and positive customer service to the students and staff, sanitary food preparation and service, cleaning and maintaining the cafeteria in a manner that provides a sanitary, clean, attractive, and safe environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Assists in the supervision and evaluation of personnel and food production. Develops work schedules with Kitchen Manager to maximize production efficiency. Ability to operate all food service equipment and train staff accordingly. •Ensures the service of attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals that are of consistent high quality and meet USDA meal pattern compliance. Easily identifies a reimbursable meal on the serving line. •Prepares and cooks meals according to menu and recipes provided. Determines time...