Education Team Leader (Special Education) Long-term substitute position

The Amherst Regional High School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a full time position of Special Education Team Leader (ETL) for special education IEPs at the high school.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chairperson of IEP Team meetings
• Complete mandatory documentation paperwork from Team meetings
• Development/writing/review of Individualized Educational Plans
• Regular communication and collaboration with staff /administration involved in the Team process
• Collaborate with the special education liaisons guidance counselors and families to develop consents for evaluations based on the individual case
• Collaborate with personnel in the sending and receiving schools to help develop projections and plans for students
• Knowledge and experience with transition planning
• Engage and partner with families involved in the IEP Team process
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with high school departments- i.e. special education guidance academic departments.
• Routine collaboration with Special Education support staff
• Maintain routine contact with the Student Services Office and attend districtwide and secondary ETL meetings
• Attend district-wide trainings and Special Education department meetings

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education certification
• Experience developing Individualized Educational Plans
• Experience with culturally diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Prior experience working with secondary students is desirable
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience working with and implementing the special education evaluation process parents rights and current special education law and regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Citizenship residency or work VISA in the United States required

August 26 2026 to December 22 2026