11 special education teacher jobs found in Amherst

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 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 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 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 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-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-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 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...