Special Education Teacher-Amethyst Brook Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amherst Public School District in Amherst, MA seeks a full-time Special Education Teacher for Amethyst Brook Elementary to provide consultation and direct instruction in reading, writing, mathematics and executive functioning. Services include inclusion with support, co-taught and pull-out formats for elementary students.

Qualified candidates must hold a Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate Disabilities PK-8; bilingual Spanish/English is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for relationships with students, staff, families.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, service providers and families.
• Experience with IEPs, data collection and progress monitoring.
• Experience with formal/informal assessments and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in core curricular areas with lesson planning and adaptation.
• Participate in inclusion, co-taught or pull-out service models.
• Complete all aspects of the IEP process including implementation and monitoring.
• Contribute to data collection, progress monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

IEP writing

Data collection

Assessment interpretation

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Massachusetts Lic: Moderate Disabilities PK-8

Job description

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Amethyst Brook - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher-Amethyst Brook Elementary

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Amethyst Brook - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5880658
Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

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 collection,and 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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $51,302 to $92,079 Per Year
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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