Special Education Teacher-Amethyst Brook Elementary

Amherst Pelham Regional School District • Amherst, MA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full-time highly qualified special education teacher for Amethyst Brook Elementary School. The position includes providing consultation and direct instruction to elementary students in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, and executive functioning. Services are provided in various formats from inclusion with support, co-taught, and/or pull-out services.

Requirements

• Hold a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License in Moderate Disabilities, level PK-8.
• Strong positive interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, program coordinator, administration, and families.
• Ability to work closely and collaborate effectively with a team of teachers, service providers, and families.
• 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.
• Experience with a diverse population of students within a multi-cultural school/community.
• Experience with and commitment to inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Experience with administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments.
• Strong interpretation and report writing skills.
• Experience with writing IEPs, data collection, and progress monitoring.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and direct instruction to elementary students in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, and executive functioning.
• Provide services in various formats including inclusion with support, co-taught, and/or pull-out services.
• Complete all aspects of the IEP process including implementation, monitoring, and development.
• Provide instruction in the core curricular areas including lesson planning, development, implementation, and modification of materials.
• Conduct regular home-school communication and communication with outside agencies and service providers.
• Collect and monitor data to track student progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed