The Amherst Regional High School is seeking a special education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 9-12.   Additional licensure & experience in Mathematics and/or Unified Physical Education  is preferred. 

 

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 consultation with guidance and other mental health team providers;

 

Provide expertise for colleagues on areas related to special education (legal mandates, adapting lessons and student work, assessing progress, grading);

 

Experience with small group instruction and co-teaching;

 

Use of assistive technology to promote student achievement;

 

Effective classroom management skills and positive behavior management techniques;

Other highly desirable qualifications include bilingual proficiency and multicultural competency. We are a culturally rich, linguistically diverse, socially responsible community.