15 school support jobs found in Amherst

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...

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 General Food Service Worker 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) 7:00am-2:00 pm or as needed This position is at the High 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...

Job Description Summit Academy, the in-district public day school of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District has an opening for a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certified Special Education teacher. The teacher will be primarily responsible for teaching high school, but as the student needs change regularly, may teach middle school as well. Applicants must have their Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education license for the grades 7-12. Summit Academy is a separate day school for students with IEPs. The school provides a small, therapeutic, and highly supervised learning environment to enable students to make effective progress towards their goals. Students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs are educated in a learning community that supports their needs in order to access the curriculum. Counseling services are integrated into the school experience on a routine basis. Class sizes are...

Job Description The Amherst, Pelham and Amherst Regional Public School District is seeking a full time, twelve month highly qualified Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services. The Student Services Department includes but is not limited to oversight of Special Education, Section 504, and Health Service for all three school districts. Administrative Assistant Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Serve as the confidential assistant to the Director Maintain confidential student and department information Maintain budget and records for the department; including purchase orders, requisitions, budget transfers, etc. Maintain the department's budget sheets and reconciles department records with MUNIS Oversees Medicaid in collaboration with third party vendor; includes monitoring submission of documentation, student rosters and IEP information and personnel quarterly reports Order supplies and materials for the department...

Job Description Summit Academy, the in-district public day school of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District has an opening for a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certified Special Education teacher. The teacher will be primarily responsible for teaching middle school students the academic curriculum however the schedule may at times include high school as well. Applicants must have their Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education license for the grades 7-12. Summit Academy is a separate day school for students with IEPs. The school provides a small, therapeutic, and highly supervised learning environment to enable students to make effective progress towards their goals. Students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs are educated in a learning community that supports their needs in order to access the curriculum. Counseling services are integrated into the school experience on a routine basis....

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...

Job Description Van Driver / Maintainer (Full Year) Facilities Department, Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Amherst, Massachusetts Job Summary The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time, permanent Van Driver / Maintainer (Full Year) position. It is a full time, year-round position, working forty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, with frequent overtime. This is a benefitted position with health care, retirement, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, etc. This position reports to the Transportation Coordinator. The work includes driving 7D vans, pickup trucks, and other vehicles. The Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times, safe delivery of all students to their authorized stops, and notifying their supervisor of any problems with their vehicles. The Driver also performs other labor and maintenance work as needed when not...

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. This position also includes working closely with general education teachers to plan and support meaningful inclusion...

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 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 Principal - Summit Academy Amherst, Massachusetts Start Date: September 1, 2026 The Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools is seeking an experienced, student-centered educational leader to serve as the next Principal of Summit Academy, the district's Public Day School program serving students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs. Summit Academy provides specialized programming designed to support students requiring highly structured, therapeutic, and individualized educational environments. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and compassionate leader with a strong background in Special Education, deep knowledge of therapeutic and behavioral programming, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive and student-centered practices. This position requires an instructional leader who understands the complexity of supporting students with diverse learning profiles while fostering a safe, supportive, and academically...