The Amherst Regional High School is seeking a special education social studies teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Applicants must have their MA Special Education license for grades 9-12. Additional licensure & experience in Social Studies is required.
Typical responsibilities include but are not limitepreparing and providing specially designed instruction
preparing, adapting, and delivering differentiated lessons (instruction, assignments, and assessment);
preparing and adapting teaching materials;
checking and assessing student work and providing meaningful feedback;
participation in IEP meetings;
liaison and regular communication with families, professionals and outside agencies;
providing written input for IEPs and progress reports;
collaboration and coordination with paraeducators;
collaboration and planning with general education teachers;
collaboration and consultation with related service providers;
collaboration and consultation with guidance and other mental health team providers;
provide expertise for colleagues on areas related to special education (legal mandates, adapting lessons and student work, assessing progress, grading);
experience with small group instruction and co-teaching;
use of assistive technology to promote student achievement;
effective classroom management skills and positive behavior management techniques;
Other highly desirable qualifications include bilingual proficiency and multicultural competency. We are a culturally rich, linguistically diverse, socially responsible community.