29 jobs found in Amherst

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...

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-Regional Public School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time Spanish World Language teaching opportunity at Amherst Regional Middle School, beginning at the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in acquiring introductory Spanish Language skills. Our department is committed to developing speaking and writing proficiency in all our students in accordance with ACTFL guidelines. Content will align with Spanish classes at the high school and prepare students for Level 2 Spanish language in 9th grade. 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...

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 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 a Classroom grades 1-6 license. Bilingual and bi-cultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Position Type: Full-time

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 candidate would teach a variety of classes including but not limited to Algebra 1 and Geometry to students ranging from grades 9 through 12. The candidate should have a current Massachusetts teaching license in high school math. The candidate will be expected to align their teaching to the district and state curriculum; to regularly assess students for learning comprehension and to modify their teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learning needs of all students. The candidate will also be expected to collaborate with other teachers teaching the same courses. This position requires a Math 8-12 DESE license Position Type: Full-Time