Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood Centers

About the role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teachers to support Pre-K students in an Early Childhood Center setting. The Special Education Teacher provides high-quality educational services to students with special needs and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized learning programs. This role requires a strong commitment to student success, collaboration with general education staff, and the ability to provide specialized instruction, academic support, and consultation services that foster growth and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in an early childhood classroom setting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, therapists, and general education staff to support student learning and development.
• Adapt instructional materials and teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and ongoing collaboration efforts.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Contract length: 36 weeks, starting August 2026 for the full 2026-2027 school year with potential opportunities for Extended School Year (ESY) support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (preferred).
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state and district regulations.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred).
• State Teacher Certification (Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education) preferred.
• Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement preferred.
• Compliance with all applicable professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR certification, if required.
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, if required.
• Current health certificate, if required by state or district regulations.
• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following certifications:

• Early Childhood Certification, or
• Early Childhood Exceptional Children Certification.

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 served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.