15 jobs found in Amherst

Job Description We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time Chinese World Language teaching opportunity, shared between Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School. The candidate would teach classes including Chinese 1 all the way up to AP Chinese Literature and Culture. The successful candidate will have current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) teacher certification as an Academic, Chinese World Language teacher at the middle school and high school levels. Prior middle and high school teaching experience at secondary levels in Massachusetts public schools is also required. Position Type: Full-Time Positions Available: 1

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a part-time (60% FTE) School Adjustment Counselor position at Chestnut Street Academy, which serves students in Grade 6. Of the 60% FTE position, 20% FTE is contingent upon grant funding. The School Adjustment Counselor will work closely with the special education team, guidance counselor, administration, families and outside agencies/providers to address the school based needs of student IEPs. Highly qualified candidates possess the following: A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs. Strong positive, effective written and oral communication skills Ability to build effective, collaborative relationships with students, paraeducators, teachers, service providers, program coordinator, administration, families, educational team leaders, outside agencies, and to work as part of a professional...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a part-time (60%) highly qualified candidate for the position of Guidance Counselor for Chestnut Street Academy. Chestnut Street Academy approximate population is 140 sixth (6th) grade students. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs. The counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities including but not limited to: Provide group and individual counseling services Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions Meet regularly with grade-level teams Tier 1 & 2 interventions Ongoing development and implementation of school-wide bullying prevention and intervention Provide classroom-based support and interventions to students Deliver classroom-based lessons to promote a positive school and class climate Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional...

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...

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 Summary: The Amherst Public School District is currently seeking candidates for a Spanish Language Arts Teacher in our Spanish/English Dual Language program (50/50 Spanish/English). This is a full-time and school-year position. Preferred Qualifications: A successful candidate will be enthusiastic about and committed to bilingual education and the program mission. The individual will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in acquiring grade level content knowledge and Spanish Language skills. Furthermore, the individual will create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning, develops students' academic, language, and social-emotional skills, and reflects the cultures of the student population. Successful candidates will effectively collaborate to meet diverse student needs. Job Requirements: Applicants must hold a valid...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District (Amethyst Brook Elementary) 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...

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 The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for Amethyst Brook Elementary School. The position includes providing consultation and direct instruction to elementary students in areas such as reading, writing mathematics, and executive functioning. Services are provided in various formats from inclusion with support, co-taught and/or pull-out services. Highly qualified candidates possess the following: Strong positive interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, program coordinator, administration and families Ability to work closely and collaborate effectively with a team of teachers, service providers, and families; ability work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team Strong case management skills including regular home-school communication and communication with outside agencies and service providers Strong ability...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for our highly inclusive elementary Academic Individualized Mainstream Support (AIMS) Program which provides specialized programming and services to students who have a high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder or other similarly presenting neurological conditions, often with communication challenges. The position includes providing direct instruction to students, typically ranging in grades K through 5, in academic areas such as language arts and mathematics, 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 relationships with students, staff, program coordinator, administration and families Ability to work closely...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is currently seeking candidates for an elementary teacher in our Spanish/English Dual Language program. This is a full-time and school-year position. Preferred Qualifications A successful candidate will be enthusiastic about and committed to bilingual education and the program mission. The individual will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in acquiring grade level content knowledge and Spanish Language skills. Furthermore, the individual will create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning, develops students' academic, language, and social-emotional skills, and reflects the cultures of the student population. Successful candidates will effectively collaborate to meet diverse student needs. Job Requirements Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...

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 Head Start Teacher Preschool (Amherst) $5,000 sign on bonus Join our collaborative team providing relationship-based care and education to preschoolers. Excellent ratios. Brazelton Touchpoint Site, offering ongoing training and support. Minimum AA degree with EEC Lead Teacher certification. Full time (37.5 hours a week); full year. Salary Range: $22.14-25.59/hour + bilingual differential, if applicable. We have outstanding supervision, training and benefits. We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance,Sick, Vacation, Float time and 12.5 paid Holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint-based national CORI, NCOR, and out of state checks if applicable, and driving record check....

Job Description Head Start Site Director (Amherst) $7,500 sign on bonus Join us to make a meaningful difference to young children, and their Families! Head Start program seeks an experienced leader to run educational services for a five-classroom site that serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Must have demonstrated ability to develop authentic and professional relationships with children, families, and staff. Brazelton Touchpoint Site, offering ongoing training and support. Minimum qualifications include a BA in Early Childhood Education or directly related field with early education and supervisory experience, EEC Director Certified. Spanish speakers strongly encouraged to apply. Annual salary range $71,849-$76,220, plus bilingual differential if applies. We have outstanding supervision, training and benefits. We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance,Sick, Vacation,...

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...