The Amherst Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Fort River Elementary School. Our school has a strong inclusion-based model and therefore encourages, or at times requires, a co-teaching model with a general education teacher or ELL teacher. Our school is home to the district’s dual language program teaching students in English & Spanish (Caminantes), so bilingual applicants are preferred. 

This position includes the direct provision of specially designed instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics to students with a range of disabilities (e.g., specific learning disability, attention deficit disorder, communication disorders, emotional impairments, etc.). This position also includes serving as the liaison/contact person for students, conducting formal eligibility academic assessments, and writing IEPs.

 Other highly desirable qualifications include bilingual proficiency and multicultural competency.

The ideal candidate will have or be willing to pursue additional skills in multisensory reading instruction and core content expertise.

Applicants must have their MA Special Education license - Mild / Moderate.