11 jobs found in Amherst

Job Description Position Summary: The Nurse Manager provides districtwide clinical and administrative leadership for school health services. The position supervises, supports, and evaluates school nurses; establishes consistent, evidence-based practices across schools; and ensures that health services comply with applicable federal and Massachusetts laws, regulations, professional standards, and District policies. The Nurse Manager serves as the District's principal nursing resource and public-health liaison, responds to urgent and complex health situations, and leads the District's health- services response during communicable-disease outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, and other public-health emergencies. Essential Responsibilities: Leadership, Supervision, and Evaluation ? Provide clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, support, and formal evaluation of school nurses in accordance with the APAA collective bargaining agreement, applicable nursing standards, District...

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 Job Summary: The Amherst Public School District is currently seeking candidates for a Spanish 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 The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full-time highly qualified Special Education Teacher for Chestnut Street Academy. Skills and Responsibilities: Strong positive, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, administration and families Strong case management skills including regular home-school communication and communication with outside agencies and service providers Strong ability to work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team Requirements: Experience with and commitment to inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically Experience with students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community Experience with providing individual and small group social skills instruction Experience with completing all aspects of the IEP process including development,...

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 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 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 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 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 Infant Toddler (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 Infant Toddler 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...