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ABOUT

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AMHERST NEWS

  • School Supply List

    PK through 5th Grade Supply List


    This file is listed in the Adobe PDF format. 

    Watch for sales and have a great year

  • Sale on Past Editions of the Amherst School Year Book

    Limited quantities are available.


    Past editions of the Growl year book are available for $10. Shipping and Handling is $5 or you can pick it up at the school. These years are still available: 



    1967 1985 1995* 2000 2005 


    1970 1986 1996 2001 2006 


    1976 1988 1997 2002 2007 


    1980 1990 1998 2003 2008 


    1983 1994* 1999 2004 2009 


    2010 2011 2012 2013 2014


    2015 2016 2017 2018 2019



    (* Denotes years Amherst won the Sixman Football State Championship) 



    2017 yearbooks are available for $25. 



    Call to pre-order your 2019 yearbook. 



    If you would like to have one contact Mrs. Meir @ 806-246-7729 or sbaker@esc17.net. 


    Supplies are limited.

  • Refusal of Entry to or Ejection of an Individual from District Property

  • Job Opportunities

    If interested in applying please pick up your application in the Superintendent’s office at 100 North Main, Amherst, Texas. For more information call the number listed below.


    Subsitute Teacher


    Please submit cover letter, resume, and application by U. S. Mail, Fax, or by E Mail to: jgonzales@esc17.net 


    (Please put Job Application in the Subject line.)


    Maintenance / Transportation Director.  Duties include all maintenance and upkeep on campus as well as some repairs at the district owned houses, maintaining our  vehicle fleet as well as keeping transportation records, supervising custodial staff and helping maintain a clean safe learning environment.


    Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter.


    Amherst ISD

    Joel Rodgers 

    P.O. Box 248

    Amherst, TX 79312


    Teaching Positions- JH/HS English/ Theater


    Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.  


    Major Responsibilities and Duties:


        Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

        Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

        Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

        Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

        Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

        Work cooperatively with special education teacher to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

        Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

        Conduct UIL One Act Play- High School


    Teacher


        Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

        Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

        Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

        Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

        Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

        Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

        Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

        Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

        Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

        Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

        Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

        Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

        Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

        Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

        Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

        Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

        Perform other duties as assigned.


     


    Education/Certification:


    Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

    Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned

    Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

    Knowledge of subjects assigned

    General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

    Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

    Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills



    (Please put Job Application in the Subject line.)


    Please submit cover letter, resume, and application by U. S. Mail, Fax, or by E Mail to: 


    Jose Gonzales

    jgonzales@esc17.net

    806-246-3221

    Fax: 806-246-3494

    100 North Main Street

    P.O. Box 248

    Amherst, Texas 79312

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a group of people walking in a field with the words " the boys of fall " above them
a group of cheerleaders are standing in a field at sunset .

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OUR

MISSION

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Our mission is to strategically provide a well-rounded educational program, in cooperation with parents, to our students using the most effective pedagogical approaches that intertwine the higher order thinking skills, University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic and athletic events, vocational events, and other appropriate activities as deemed important by the educators and community, in an up-to-date technological and highly disciplined, yet comfortable educational setting where students are free to express themselves and to be creative. The students will be the center focus of the school and community, and all educational decisions will revolve around the best interest of the students.

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OUR

VISION

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Our vision is to provide the students and/or citizens, young or old in our community with the basic knowledge and essential attitudes, skills and values which deem necessary to function in the ever-changing social, economic, technological, and political environment that we call the United States of America.  Since the individual is so important in our society, the Amherst I.S.D. shall strive to encourage the individual to develop socially, mentally, physically, and morally, and to help him to establish and to pursue his special goals and to expand his special talents for the mutual satisfaction of both the individual and society.