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 an English Language Arts. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:preparing and providing specially designed instructionpreparing, 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.