6 instructional jobs found in Amherst, MA

Job Description Special Education Teacher-Mild/Moderate Disabilities School Year: 2026-2027 Bargaining Unit: APEA Unit A The Amherst Regional Public School District (ARPS) is seeking a qualified, full-time Special Education Teacher specializing in mild/moderate disabilities for the 2026-2027 school year. ARPS seeks candidates who are dually licensed in Special Education and Mathematics or who hold a Special Education license and are willing to obtain licensure in Mathematics. Position Overview Under the direction of building administrators, the Special Education Teacher develops and delivers specially designed instruction to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. The teacher evaluates student progress toward instructional objectives using data and serves as the IEP case manager for assigned students. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide direct academic instruction to individual students and...

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...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for our highly inclusive elementary Academic Individualized Mainstream Support (AIMS) Program which provides specialized programming and services to students who have a high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder or other similarly presenting neurological conditions, often with communication challenges. The position includes providing direct instruction to students, typically ranging in grades K through 5, in academic areas such as language arts and mathematics, 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 relationships with students, staff, program coordinator, administration and families Ability to work closely...

Job Description The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Mathematics teacher at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School. This is a permanent, full-time, school-year position. The successful candidate will have experience and/or training to teach Math 7, Math 8, and Algebra 1. Candidates should: Be well-versed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Be able to articulate how the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice have informed their instruction Be familiar with and committed to providing low-floor, high-ceiling lessons to increase access to all students Have a growth mindset about students' ability to learn and do mathematics Be committed to anti-racist teaching and willing to take part in district-supported, ongoing professional development Understand and be committed to teaching and working with middle grade students Be able to collaborate effectively with department-level, team-level, 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 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...