Amherst Pelham Regional School District is Hiring a Special Education Co-Teacher Near Amherst, MA
Wildwood Elementary School is seeking applicants for a Certified Special Education Co-teacher for the School Year 2024-25. Applicants must have their Massachusetts Department of Elementary Education Special Education license. Inclusion is our philosophical approach to special education programs and service delivery and we are seeking candidates with interest and expertise in co-teaching.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; student-engaged methods of assessment• 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.The ideal candidates will have or be willing to pursue additional skills in multi-sensory reading instruction and core content expertise. Experience with Orton Gillingham based programs would be very helpful. Other highly desirable qualifications include bilingual proficiency and multicultural competency.Our school is developing a project-based approach to teaching with real-world connections while integrating the arts into student learning.Position Type:Full-time