The Amherst Regional Middle School is seeking a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certified Special Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Applicants must have their Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education license for grades 7-12. Consideration may be given to applicants who are in the process of securing a Special Education license and who may be eligible for a license waiver. Applicants who are applying for this secondary Special Education position must also be certified or highly qualified in Math. Inclusion is our philosophical approach to special education programs and service delivery and we are seeking candidates with interest and expertise in co-teaching while also teaching small group, special education math classes.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• preparing, adapting, and delivering differentiated lessons (instruction, assignments, and assessment);
• experience with co-teaching and small group instruction;
• 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);
• use of assistive technology to promote student achievement;
• effective classroom management skills and positive behavior management techniques;
• formal and informal assessment of student achievement and writing evaluation reports.

Other highly desirable qualifications include bilingual proficiency and multicultural competency.