Inclusion-Focused SPED Teacher — Essential Skills Program (MS)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amherst Pelham Regional School District is seeking a full-time special education teacher for our Middle School Essential Skills Program (ESP). The program serves a neurodiverse group requiring intensive programming and oversight throughout the school day for grades 6–8.

Qualified candidates will hold Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Disabilities PK-8 or Severe Disabilities at all levels, with experience in autism, inclusion, IEP processes, and data-driven instruction.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure required.
• Experience with autism, cognitive/health impairments preferred.
• Inclusion-focused instruction and IEP involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in core academic areas and adaptive living skills for grades 6–8.
• Develop and monitor social skills and self-regulation strategies.
• Plan lessons aligned with standards and accommodations; complete IEP processes.

Education

Massachusetts Licensure: Moderate Disabilities PK-8 or Severe Disabilities (All Levels)

Job description

The Amherst Pelham Regional School District is seeking a full-time special education teacher for our Middle School Essential Skills Program (ESP). The program serves a neurodiverse group requiring intensive programming and oversight throughout the school day for grades 6–8.

Qualified candidates will hold Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Disabilities PK-8 or Severe Disabilities at all levels, with experience in autism, inclusion, IEP processes, and data-driven instruction.