Learning Specialist (Life Skills Program)

SAU 39; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SAU 39 invites applications for a Learning Specialist in Amherst Middle School's Life Skills Program for the 2026-2027 school year. The chosen candidate will provide specialized instruction and collaborate with teachers to implement inclusive practices, co-teaching, and competency-based grading.

Strong data collection and a track record with neurodiverse students are preferred. Requirements include certified Special Education teaching credentials, 3+ years in a similar role, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Certified as Special Education Teacher (1900)
• Three or more years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Special Education Law
• Experience in a middle school

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in individual and small group settings
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized goals; maintain IEPs
• Collaborate with a Social Worker to meet social-emotional and educational needs
• Coordinate with team on services and curriculum mods
• Assist with differentiation and competency-based grading
• Communicate with parents and staff about student progress

Skills

Special Education Certification

3+ years experience

Special Education Law

Middle School experience

Job description

Learning Specialist for Life Skills Program at Amherst Middle School

Position Overview

Amherst Middle School is seeking a Learning Specialist in our Life Skills Program, available immediately for the 2026-2027 school year. This person should have knowledge and training in specialized programming for students with complex needs, inclusion practices, co-teaching, competency-based education, delivery of specialized instruction in math, writing, reading, and executive functioning, and behavior management practices. Experience is preferred in collecting and analyzing data for instructional planning, ability to multi-task for optimum implementation of instruction, and a capacity to support students in all academic areas of reading, writing, and math, and co-planning with classroom teachers for co-teaching and differentiation in a competency-based grading system.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in both individual and small group modalities
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized goals and the maintenance of special education paperwork
• Work in conjunction with a program-dedicated Social Worker to meet student social-emotional and educational needs
• Consult, collaboration, and coordination with all team members regarding services
• Consult with team members on curriculum modifications and accommodations based on learning needs.
• Provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class recommendations related to students’ needs
• Ability to develop Individual Education Plans, transition plans, measurable goals, and appropriate accommodations/modifications
• Successful experience teaching students who have a variety of educational disabilities
• Experience with neurodiverse students.
• Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other educational personnel.

• Responsible for coordination of home and school communication regarding educational programming when appropriate.
• Ensure accurate data collection and analysis
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team in the development of student programming

Required

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certified as Special Education Teacher (1900)
• Three or more years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Special Education Law
• Experience in a middle school

Preferred

• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Certification (1833)
• Knowledge and experience in a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS)
• Knowledge and experience in Competency-Based Grading
• Experience in a co-teaching model

Kristen Gauthier, Principal

Amherst Middle School

14 Cross Road

Amherst, NH 03031

E-mail: [e-mail]

603-673-8944

Additional information about our district, school, and community, as well as this position, is available by visiting the School Administrative Unit 39 (SAU 39) web site:www.sau39.org. We welcome your inquiry.

The Amherst School District does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran, marital or citizenship status. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354-A.