Special Education Teacher (Student Support Program)-High School
Special Education Teacher (Student Support Program)-High School
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Job Description
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 912.
Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 912.
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 coteaching;
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.
Join Our Team at Amherst Regional Public Schools!
AtAmherst Regional Public Schools we are committed to building astrong dynamic and inclusiveteam. As part of this commitment we have partnered withMindWireand adoptedThe Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessmentsto help us understand candidates natural strengths work styles and potential.
Why Work With Us
We usesciencebacked insightsto support:
Better hiring decisions
Stronger team collaboration
Enhanced training and professional growth
Improved workplace communication
Leadership development based on employees strengths and motivations
What to Expect in the Hiring Process
As part of our selection process youll be asked to complete:
Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment A short (710 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment(if applicable) A 12minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and is not an IQ test and there are no good or bad scores.
Our Commitment to You
These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development processthey are never the sole deciding hired you will have access to your results if requested the opportunity to ask questions and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.
At Amherst Regional Public Schools we believe inhiring the best people and helping them succeed. Weve found these insights to be remarkably accurate positive and valuable in identifying natural strengths. Were excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If youre passionate about education and professional growth we encourage you to apply!
Apply today and become part of a team that values you!
Employment Type
Full-Time
