Long Term Substitute: Grade 8 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (January 4 - February 19, 2027)

Position Overview

Amherst Middle School is seeking an 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher to join their learning community as a long-term substitute from January to February 2027. The start date is January 4, ending February 19th, prior to Winter Break.

Requirements

Successful experience and/or training in the field or level within the last five years. NH Teacher Certification in the following endorsements will be considered: Elementary Education (1811), English 5-8 (0501), English 5-12 (0500) Bachelor's Degree or higher Demonstrated commitment to, "Engage, Support and Challenge All Learners.

" Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to support a positive school climate Preferred Qualifications: Experience with competency-based grading and reporting Proficiency in the use of data to drive instruction Demonstrated strategies for differentiation at all levels to support a Mutli-Tiered System of Supports model Demonstrated instructional skills at the middle school level.

Ability to incorporate brain-based and social emotional learning strategies into instruction Enthusiastic, articulate, creative, people-oriented, and caring. Expert in working with middle school-aged students and their families. Excellent communication skills, well-developed collaborative skills and organizational skills.

All inquiries should be directed to: Kristen Gauthier, Principal Amherst Middle School 14 Cross Road Amherst, NH 03031 E-mail: kgauthier@sau39.org 603-673-8944 Additional information about our district, school, and community, as well as this position, is available by visiting the School Administrative Unit 39 (SAU 39) web site: www.

sau39.org. We welcome your inquiry. The Amherst School District does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran, marital or citizenship status. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354-A.