Special Education Social Studies Teacher @ High School

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.