8 director development jobs found in Amherst, MA

Job Description The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supports and implements behavior plans created by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies that honor the unique strengths and differences of every student. This position emphasizes neurodiversity, understanding that brain variations are natural and not deficits to be fixed. The RBT fosters skill development in communication, social interaction, and problem-solving for students in special education in a respectful, positive, and individualized way. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Promote safe and socially acceptable behaviors to support communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills development. Gradually reduce prompts to encourage independent and successful responses. Increase the occurrence of appropriate behaviors through positive reinforcement (desired items, attention, or removal of aversive stimuli). Collect and document behavior...

Job Description Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Student Services and in collaboration with the building administrators, the Special Education Administrator will support and supervise special education intensive needs programs from kindergarten through age 21 for the Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools. ARPS specialized intensive needs programs are for students who present with highly complicated learning profiles and educational needs that require a significant degree of program coordination and service. Students in these programs may have one or more disabilities in any of the following areas: Autism, Communication Impairment, Developmental Delay, Health Impairment, Intellectual Impairment, Neurological Impairment, Physical Impairment, Sensory Impairment, and / or Specific Learning Disabilities. These programs (Intensive Learning Center K-6; Essential Skills Program 7th & 8th; Pathways to Independence / Connections 9th through age 21)...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Guidance Counselor at Amethyst Brook Elementary School. Amethyst Brook will be opening in the Fall of 2026 with approximately 550 students in grades K-5. This is a full-time, school-year position. Our school has a robust inclusion-based model. Our school is home to the district's dual language program teaching students in English & Spanish (Caminantes), so bilingual and multicultural or bicultural applicants are preferred. We are committed to hiring to match our demographic, which is currently 56% of students of color. Amethyst Brook houses three distinct district-specialized programs to meet the needs of the district's neurodiverse student population for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Emotional Disabilities. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs. The counselor...

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 Public Schools District is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Special Education Team Leader (ETL) for the Amethyst Brook Elementary School for 2026-2027. Qualified candidates will possess the following experiences, training, and skills that are consistent with the overall position responsibilities but not limited to them. Effective facilitate and chair IEP meetings (Initial, Annual, Re-Evaluation, Reconvene) Work in collaboration with and support the special education administrative assistant around scheduling meetings that meet or exceed district, state and federal time lines Complete mandatory documentation paperwork before, during and after IEP meetings Oversee school based compliance with local, state and federal regulation and practices under the direction and supervision of building administration Support staff in the development of Individualized Educational Plans Engage and partner with caregivers...

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 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 Regional Public School District is seeking a full-time, qualified mild/moderate Special Education Teacher starting in the 2025-2026 school year. ARPS is seeking candidates who are dual certified in special Education and Mathematics; or who are special education certified and willing to obtain certification in Mathematics. Under the direction of the building administrators, Special Education Teachers develops and provides specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives using data, and functions as IEP Case Manager to assigned students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing direct academic instruction to individual and small groups of students Modifying and adapting curriculum, planning and implementing curriculum/lessons Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and...