Special Education Social Studies Teacher
Amherst, MA - USA
Job Summary
The Amherst Regional High School is seeking a special education social studies teacher for the2026-2027school year.
Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 9-12. Additional licensure & experience in Social Studies isrequired.
Typical responsibilities include but are not limitepreparing 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 are a culturally rich linguistically diverse socially responsible community.
Required Experience:
IC