Special Education Teacher

About the Role

The Special Education Teacher provides quality services to special education students from kindergarten through grade 12 under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator. This role emphasizes team participation in planning and implementing student programs, including special instruction, tutorial assistance, and consultation with general education staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide special instruction and tutorial assistance to students with special needs.
• Collaborate with general education staff to support student learning and development.
• Participate in team planning and implementation of individualized student programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred).
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract, or district regulations.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred).
• State Teacher Certification in one or more of the following types: Standard Elementary Teaching, Standard Secondary Teaching, or Standard Special Teaching (preferred).
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) (preferred).
• Compliance with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR certification (if applicable).
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray (if applicable).
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Awards and recognition programs.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected people to meaningful work since 1988. We provide opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in hospitals, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis delivers unmatched staffing solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.