What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (Student Support Program; Interim) position at High School?
The Amherst Regional High School is seeking a special education teacher for the Student Support Program, which is a therapeutic program that primarily serves students with social emotional disabilities in grades 9-12.
Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 9-12.
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.
