Amherst Regional High School
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Amherst, Massachusetts
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| Job ID: 32132 |
Application Deadline:
Posted until Filled |
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Posted: October 28, 2009 |
Starting Date:
Immediately |
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.We are currently seeking a full-time Instructional Assistant for Amherst Regional High School.
Responsibilities:
Support the instruction of students with moderate to intensive special needs, in both the general education classroom and within a special education program. Facilitate educational access for students who may have significant cognitive, social/emotional, behavioral, and/or daily living skills challenges. Work with individuals or small groups to implement teacher-prepared instruction, reinforce teacher-presented material, guide students in assignment completion, or coach students in community-based vocational placements. Assist teachers in helping to maintain acceptable student behavior; organizing and maintaining class records and instructional materials; and maintaining written documentation. Attend in-service training programs as appropriate
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 2
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The mission of Amherst Regional High School is to create a dynamic learning community where students and staff work together and where students are supported and challenged to achieve their intellectual, creative, social, and civic endeavors. With parent and community participation, staff and students strive to ensure a safe environment and to promote respect and appreciation for the diversity of individuals, cultures, and learning styles. Learn more about us... |
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Committees' policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Regional School District, The Amherst Public Schools, and the Pelham Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, political party, and disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.
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Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience that you feel will prove helpful in the work for which you are applying. Give any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation of your qualifications which may include any verifiable work performed on a voluntary basis.
Please direct references to: Amherst Public Schools, Human Resources Office
170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002
References being sent directly from a referee may be sent to Rachel Bowen: bowenr@arps.org or by fax 413-549-6108.
At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Associates degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required |
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Our district is committed to "Becoming a Multicultural School System". We work to provide all students with an education that enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic, multicultural society. We strive to ensure that our community of students, families and staff are learning, treated equitably, and share the job of creating a caring environment. Please describe any personal background, training, work, or other experience that you feel would help us in achieving this goal.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
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Our schools are committed to academic excellence for every student, every day! We strive to attain high levels of student achievement for all of our students and we work to insure the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of all students. Describe how you will fulfill this obligation to attain high levels of achievement and specifically, how you will plan for and foster the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of every student, all students, every day.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
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Diane Chamberlain
c/o Amherst Regional HS
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Phone: 413-362-1728
Fax: 413-549-6108
Email: click here |
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