What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (ARHS) position at Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools?
The Amherst Regional High School is seeking a special education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 9-12. Additional licensure & experience in Mathematics and / or Unified Physical Education is preferred.
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Preparing and providing specially designed instruction
- Preparing, 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.
