School Services - School Special Education Teacher - $61-64 per hour
About the role
American Medical Staffing is seeking a School Services School Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Plaistow, New Hampshire.
Specialty
Specialty: Special Education Teacher
Discipline
Discipline: School Services
Start Date
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours
35 hours per week
Shift
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type
Employment Type: Local Contract
Job Overview
Job Title: Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
Location: Plaistow, NH
Setting: School-Based (K-12 available, depending on assignment)
Pay Range
Pay Range: Up to $55.00/hour (Pay based on experience)
Schedule
Schedule: Monday–Friday – no weekends, no holidays, no call
Contract Length
Contract Length: 2026–2027 School Year (Approx. 36–42 weeks)
Candidate Type
Candidate Type: Traveler and local friendly (Travel stipends/reimbursements available for qualified non-local candidates)
Requirements
- Valid New Hampshire Department of Education Teaching Certification in Special Education (General Special Education or specific categorical certifications)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an approved educator preparation program
- Satisfactory completion of New Hampshire state-required criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance
- Previous experience in a school setting preferred
- Deep familiarity with New Hampshire special education regulations, New Hampshire Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities, and IDEA compliance
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized, direct instruction and academic support to students with diverse learning needs in individual, small-group, or resource classroom environments.
- Act as the primary Case Manager for an assigned student caseload, tracking baseline data, coordinating assessments, and monitoring academic, social, and behavioral progress throughout the school year.
- Lead the development, writing, review, and implementation of measurable goals, accommodations, and objectives for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in alignment with New Hampshire state standards.
- Cookordinate, facilitate, and chair IEP meetings with parents, school administrators, general education teachers, and multidisciplinary support teams.
- Modify and adapt general education curriculum materials to ensure compliance with student accommodations and accessibility.
- Implement positive behavior intervention strategies and classroom management techniques tailored to specific student needs.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, speech therapists, school psychologists, and families to foster an inclusive, supportive, and legally compliant learning environment.
About American Medical Staffing
American Medical Staffing is a staffing agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals. Our roots are nurse owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue. When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors. We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital; you are an asset. We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don't work for us; we work for you. Since starting in Baltimore, MD, we continue to grow throughout the country. Check out our industry leading reviews on Google and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us!
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period
- Wellness PTO: Build 1-6 weeks of paid time off into your contract
- Hotel Discounts: Save up to 60% through our partnership with Hotel Engine
- Loyalty Program: Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked
- Referral Program: $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits
- Working Advantage: Exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel
- Scrub Discount: 20% off scrubs through our AMS store
- Retail, entertainment, and travel discounts
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) options available after 90 days
- Compliance & Credentialing Support: We handle the logistics
- Mentoring & Support: Guidance from professionals who understand the school setting