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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Amergis Staffing is currently seeking School Instructional Aides to assist students either 1:1 or in a small group setting in a classroom setting within the Orange County region for the current 26/27 school year. The Instructional Aide position involves supervision as well as utilization of language skills, mathematical skills, and reasoning skills, while planning and implementing lessons based on division and school objectives. This position does require previous experience working with kids in a professional setting (ex: daycare, afterschool program, etc.)
Requirements:
+ Experience working with children and comfortable working within the Special Education Department
- Schedule Options:
- Option 1
- Ongoing Assignments + Monday
- Friday ongoing assignments available
- must be available all days between 7:30am-3:45pm. + Hours average 28-30 hours a week (about 5-6 hours a day) + Schedule would either be 1:1 with a student or classroom support Option 2
- On-Call Sub Assignments + If only available 1-4 days between Monday
- Friday, we do have on-call sub positions available. + Must be available between 7:30am-3:45pm on the days you are available to sub in where needed (within your comfortable commute range) + Must be flexible and willing to support all ages + Shifts are on average 4-6 hours a day + If not called by 9am the morning of, support is not needed and you are free to pplan your day.
- What We Offer:
- +
Pay Rate:
$20
- $ 22 / hour DOE + Weekly Pay, every Friday! + Weekends and Holidays off! _
- Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.
- _ •Benefits•At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following 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. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.
- Job Category:
- Education
- Job Function:
- Education | School Aide | School Aide School
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Part Time
- Setting:
- Schools
- Position Type:
- Healthcare
- Office Number:
- 0059
- Contract Duration:
- 52 •
Pay Rate:
- $21 / Hour
- Date Posted:
- 2026-08-25T15:25:05
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance