Specialized Program Special Education Teacher - SOAR

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools is seeking a Specialized Program Special Education Teacher for the SOAR program (grades K-2) in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The role focuses on emotional regulation, academic resilience, and social skills in a trauma-informed setting to minimize out-of-class time and maximize instructional access. Starting date is immediate.

Salary ranges from $58,859 to $104,074 per year. Requires MA Certification, elementary classroom experience, and a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• MA Certification is required for Massachusetts licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Master's degree preferred for specialized instruction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence of subject matter associated with teaching assignment.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepare lessons for all content areas.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy.
• Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary.
• May require toileting.

Skills

Elementary classroom experience

Education

MA Certification

Master degree

Job description

Specialized Program Special Education Teacher - SOAR

Amesbury Public Schools Sgt Jordan Shay Memorial (Formerly Amesbury Elem.) - Amesbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958632

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Students in the SOAR program (grade K-2) are identified with an Emotional Impairment. The SOAR program is for students who exhibit emotional/behavioral/social challenges in the school environment that contribute to interference with accessing instruction.

Program Description: The SOAR program is designed to foster skill development in the areas of emotional regulation, academic resilience, and socialization. By doing so, the intention is to decrease "out of class time" due to symptom interference, and increase each student's ability to receive academic instruction. Supports are provided in a clinically-informed, trauma-sensitive environment with evidence-based methodologies. In the SOAR program, students will receive a combination of individual therapeutic interventions; specific in-class support for academic functioning; and specialized group instruction regarding social skills, emotional regulation, self-reflection, and coping strategies for school-based stressors. Students will also receive necessary behavioral assessment and intervention planning.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence of subject matter associated with teaching assignment.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepare lessons for all content areas.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy.
• Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary.
• May require toileting.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,859 to $104,074 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Sgt Jordan Shay Memorial (Formerly Amesbury Elem.)

Amesbury Elementary School Mission StatementAt Amesbury Elementary School we strive to create a child-centered environment that promotes academic excellence, individual success, and social responsibility. We believe that a supportive home, school, and community partnership is essential to the education of each child. Meaningful learning experiences encompass the emerging needs of the whole child, mind and body. We celebrate our unique and diverse school culture while inspiring every child to be a life-long learner.

Job Requirements

• Appropriate MA Certification Experience working in an elementary classroom setting preferred.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• John Obremski , Principal, Shay Elementary
• 193 Lions Mouth Rd
• Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]