The Amherst Regional Middle School is seeking a special education teacher for a special education ELA teaching position for the 2024-2025 school year.

Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 7 & 8 and be licensed or highly qualified in English Language Arts.

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.