The Amherst Regional High School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a full time position of Special Education Team Leader (ETL) for special education IEPs at the high school.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chairperson of IEP Team meetings
• Complete mandatory documentation paperwork from Team meetings
• Development/writing/review of Individualized Educational Plans
• Regular communication and collaboration with staff /administration involved in the Team process
• Collaborate with the special education liaisons, guidance counselors, and families to develop consents for evaluations based on the individual case
• Collaborate with personnel in the sending and receiving schools to help develop projections and plans for students
• Knowledge and experience with transition planning
• Engage and partner with families involved in the IEP Team process
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with high school departments- i.e. special education, guidance, academic departments.
• Routine collaboration with Special Education support staff
• Maintain routine contact with the Student Services Office and attend districtwide and secondary ETL meetings
• Attend district-wide trainings and Special Education department meetings

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education certification
• Experience developing Individualized Educational Plans
• Experience with culturally diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Prior experience working with secondary students is desirable
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience working with and implementing the special education evaluation process, parents’ rights, and current special education law and regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life
• FSA, 403(b), Short/Long Term Disability
• 11 Paid Holidays, 15 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days
• Vacation is accrued the first year, then increases based on years of service

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: The applicant should be aware that if she/he is successful and is moving into another district, this transfer will result in the loss of professional teacher status and seniority for purposes of the Reduction in Staff provision of the collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Amherst Public, Amherst-Pelham Regional, and Pelham Public School Districts prohibit discrimination against employees and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, genetic information, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

“The School Committees’ policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools, and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.”

Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience they feel will be helpful in the work they are applying for. Give any additional information that will afford a more precise interpretation of your qualifications, which may include any verifiable work performed voluntarily.

Under the laws of MA, the ARPS have the final responsibility for establishing educational policies for ARPS and may require additional professional development as a condition of employment.