Education Team Leader-Amethyst Brook Elementary

The Amherst Public Schools District is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Special Education Team Leader (ETL) for the Amethyst Brook Elementary School for 2026-2027.

Qualified candidates will possess the following experiences training and skills that are consistent with the overall position responsibilities but not limited to them.

• Effective facilitate and chair IEP meetings (Initial Annual Re-Evaluation Reconvene)
• Work in collaboration with and support the special education administrative assistant around scheduling meetings that meet or exceed district state and federal time lines
• Complete mandatory documentation paperwork before during and after IEP meetings
• Oversee school based compliance with local state and federal regulation and practices under the direction and supervision of building administration
• Support staff in the development of Individualized Educational Plans
• Engage and partner with caregivers involved in the IEP Team process
• Routinely communicate and collaboration with special education staff staff /administration involved in the special education process
• Maintain routine contact with the Student Services Office and attend districtwide ETL meetings
• Attend district-wide trainings and school based resource team meetings
• Experience developing Individualized Educational Plans
• Experience with culturally diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communication written expression and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience working with and implementing the special education evaluation process parents rights and current Massachusetts special education law and regulations

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education certification as a Special Education Teacher