24 education jobs found in Amherst

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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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 Head Start Lead Teacher Preschool (Amherst) $5,000 Bonus Provide relationship-based care to young children and families while supervising and mentoring a team of Teacher and Assistant. EEC LT Preschool certified and minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field; BA preferred. 37.5 hours a week/full year. Salary Range: $26.61-$31.62/hour. Community Action offers a supportive work environment, training, professional development, and outstanding 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...