ESP SE Teacher - ARMS

Amherst Pelham Regional School District•Amherst, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Amherst Pelham Regional School District is seeking a full-time highly qualified special education teacher for our inclusive Middle School Essential Skills Program (ESP). This program provides specialized programming and services to a neurodiverse group of students who require intensive programming and oversight throughout the school day. Students served in the program may have one or more disabilities in areas such as autism, cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, and/or health impairments. The position includes providing direct instruction to students, ranging in grades 6, 7 and 8, in core academic areas, adaptive living skills, social skills training and self-regulation strategies, modifying and adapting curriculum, and developing, implementing and monitoring social and positive behavioral supports.

Requirements

Experience teaching students with autism, cognitive impairments, health impairments, and other neurodiverse learning profiles.
Experience with and commitment to inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically.
Ability to plan lessons to ensure alignment with standards and accommodations.
Strong positive, interpersonal skills.
Ability to work closely and collaboratively effectively with a team of teachers, service providers, and caregivers.
Ability to work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team.
Strong case management skills.
Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast paced environment focused on student learning, data collection, and measurable outcomes.
Highly effective executive function skills including being well organized, strong time management skills, and able to work independently to meet timelines.
Highly effective oral and written communication skills that promote and encourage collaboration with colleagues, parents, and administrators.
Strong ability to oversee and work collaboratively with paraprofessional staff.
Experience with research based methodologies including Applied Behavior Analysis and differential reinforcement.
Ability to design and implement effective positive behavioral supports and plans.
Strong skills with de-escalation and ability to use and supervise the use of DESE approved physical restraint.
Ability to design, collect and analyze data, as well as develop appropriate interventions and monitoring systems.
Experience with complete all aspects of the IEP process including implementation, monitoring, and development.
Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure in Moderate Disabilities, Level PK-8 or Severe Disabilities, All levels.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish / English) candidates are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Providing direct instruction to students in core academic areas, adaptive living skills, social skills training and self-regulation strategies.
Modifying and adapting curriculum.
Developing, implementing and monitoring social and positive behavioral supports.
Completing MCAS alt assessments.
Building relationships with students, staff, program coordinator, administration, and caregivers.
Working closely and collaboratively with a team of teachers, service providers, and caregivers.
Working as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team.
Case management including regular home-school communication and communication with outside agencies and service providers.
Multitasking and working within a fast-paced environment focused on student learning, data collection, and measurable outcomes.
Working independently to meet timelines.
Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators.
Overseeing and working collaboratively with paraprofessional staff.
Utilizing research-based methodologies including Applied Behavior Analysis and differential reinforcement.
Designing and implementing effective positive behavioral supports and plans.
Using de-escalation techniques and supervising the use of DESE approved physical restraint.
Designing, collecting, and analyzing data, and developing appropriate interventions and monitoring systems.
Completing all aspects of the IEP process including implementation, monitoring, and development.
Working with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school/community.
Using physical interventions to maintain the safety of students.