Interim Special Education English Language Arts Teacher - Middle School

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Regional Middle School in Amherst, MA is seeking an Interim Special Education English Language Arts teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will provide specially designed instruction and work with general education teachers, paraeducators, families, and other staff to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

The candidate will deliver specially designed instruction aligned with IEPs, differentiate instruction and assessments, prepare

Qualifications

• Valid MA license in special education appropriate for the grade level.
• Valid MA license in English Language Arts for the appropriate grade level, or evidence of meeting competency requirements.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and IEP implementation.
• Experience providing differentiated and specially designed instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with students' IEPs.
• Develop, adapt, and deliver differentiated instruction, assignments, and assessments.
• Prepare and modify instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Assess student work and provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Monitor student progress and maintain documentation.
• Participate in IEP team meetings.
• Provide input for IEPs, progress reports, and other documentation.
• Coordinate with families and communicate student progress and needs.
• Collaborate with related service providers and school staff.
• Co-plan with general education teachers to support inclusive practices.
• Provide guidance on accommodations and modifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Massachusetts license: Special Education

Massachusetts license: English Language Arts

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Interim Special Education English Language Arts Teacher - Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940864

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Interim Special Education English Language Arts

Location: Amherst Regional Middle School

School Year: 2026–2027

Position Type: Interim

Position Overview

Amherst Regional Middle School is seeking a qualified Interim Special Education English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will provide specially designed instruction in ELA and work collaboratively with general education teachers, paraeducators, related service providers, families, and other members of the school community to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Develop, adapt, and deliver differentiated instruction, assignments, and assessments.
• Prepare and modify instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Assess student work and provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Participate in IEP team meetings.
• Provide written input for IEPs, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Serve as a liaison to families and maintain regular communication regarding student progress and needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with outside professionals and agencies, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and collaborate with paraeducators who support students in the classroom.
• Co-plan and collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive instructional practices.
• Consult and collaborate with related service providers, school counselors, and other mental health professionals.
• Provide colleagues with guidance regarding special education requirements, instructional accommodations and modifications, student progress, assessment, and grading.
• Provide effective small-group instruction and co-teaching.
• Use assistive technology and other instructional tools to promote student access and achievement.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment using positive behavior supports and classroom-management practices.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts educator license in special education appropriate for the grade level.
• Valid Massachusetts educator license in English Language Arts for the appropriate grade level, or evidence of meeting applicable subject-matter competency requirements.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and IEP implementation.
• Experience providing differentiated and specially designed instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing small-group instruction and co-teaching in an inclusive educational setting.
• Experience using assistive technology to support student learning.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and experience working with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Amherst Regional Middle School is part of a culturally rich, linguistically diverse, and socially responsible community. We seek candidates who are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment in which every student can thrive.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, Amherst Regional Middle School

The mission of our schools is to provide all students with a high quality education that enables them to be contributing members of a multi-ethnic, multicultural society. We seek to create an environment that achieves equity for all students and ensures that each student is a successful learner, is fully respected and learns to respect others.Our teachers, schools, and our community-at-large play an essential part of that mission., Amherst Regional Middle School is a 7th and 8th grade school serving students in the towns of Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury. We are located at 170 Chestnut Street in Amherst, MA. The school has approximately 625 students, organized into seven different teams. This team structure provides every student with an opportunity to study in a small learning community and to be known well by teachers and peers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Amherst Public, Amherst-Pelham Regional and Pelham Public School Districts prohibits discrimination against employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, genetic information and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Damany Gordon , Diversity & Equity Specialist
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]