About this role
The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full-time highly qualified Special Education Teacher for Chestnut Street Academy.
Skills and Responsibilities: Strong positive, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, administration and families Strong case management skills including regular home-school communication and communication with outside agencies and service providers Strong ability to work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team Requirements: Experience with and commitment to inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically Experience with students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community Experience with providing individual and small group social skills instruction Experience with completing all aspects of the IEP process including development, implementation, and progress monitoring Highly, qualified candidates who are bilingual/bicultural are encouraged to apply All candidates must hold a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License in Moderate Disabilities, level PK-8 or Severe Disabilities, All levels.