Special Education Teacher-Amethyst Brook Elementary

The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full -time highly qualified special education teacher for Amethyst Brook Elementary School. The position includes providing consultation and direct instruction to elementary students in 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 commitment to 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) are desirable but not required.

All candidates must hold a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License in Moderate Disabilities, level PK-8