Middle School Special Education Teacher

Job Description The Amherst Regional Public School District is seeking a full‑time, highly qualified Special Education Teacher to work with students with mild/moderate disabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate with middle school core content teachers to support students. Responsibilities 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 Providing 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 Desired Qualifications Other highly desirable qualifications include bilingual proficiency and multicultural competency. We are a culturally rich, linguistically diverse, socially responsible community. License Required MA DESE Moderate Disabilities (PK‑8 or 5‑12) License Required. #J-18808-Ljbffr