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Special Education Teacher-Amethyst Brook Elementary


Job Location:

Amherst, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for Amethyst Brook Elementary School. The position includesproviding consultation and direct instruction to elementary studentsin areas such as reading writing mathematics and executive functioning. Services are provided in various formats from inclusion with support co-taught and/or pull-out services.

Highly qualified candidates possess the following:


  • Strong positive interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students staff program coordinator administration and families

  • Ability to work closely and collaborate effectively with a team of teachers service providers and families; ability work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team

  • Strong case management skills including regular home-school communication and communication with outside agencies and service providers

  • Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast paced environment focused on student learning data collectionand measurable outcomes

  • Highly effective executive function skills including being well organized strong time management skills and able to work independently to meet timelines

  • Highly effective oral and written communication skills that promote and encourage collaboration with colleagues parents and administrators

  • Experience with a diverse population of students within a multi-cultural school / community

  • Experience with and commitmentto inclusion that benefits students socially emotionally and academically

  • Experience with administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments as well as strong interpretation and report writing skills

  • Experience with writing IEPs data collection and progress monitoring

  • Provide instruction in the core curricular areas including lesson planning development implementation and modification of materials

  • Experience with completing all aspects of the IEP process including implementation monitoring and development


Highly qualified candidates who are bilingual (Spanish / English)aredesirable but not required.


All candidates must hold a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License in Moderate Disabilities level PK-8


Required Experience:

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