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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.
$65,444 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- Special Education Teacher (K-2 Exceptional Children Classroom)
- Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a dedicated and compassionate
- Special Education Teacher
- to support elementary students in a self-contained K-2 Exceptional Children (EC) classroom. The Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction and educational support to students with diverse learning needs while collaborating with school staff, families, and support personnel to help students achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
- Position Overview
- This role serves students in a structured classroom environment designed to support academic, behavioral, social, communication, and independent living skill development. The classroom is supported by two teaching assistants, providing a collaborative team approach to student success.
- Key Responsibilities
- + Develop and implement individualized instructional programs aligned with student IEPs + Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting + Monitor student progress and maintain required educational documentation + Collaborate with general education staff, administrators, related service providers, and families + Support students' academic, behavioral, social, and communication development + Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to educational planning + Maintain compliance with all federal, state, district, and professional standards + Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment •Schedule•+ School-based position + Monday through Friday + Bell schedule: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM + 37.
5 hours per week + 10-month contract To apply email your resume to doschaib@amergis.com or call 813-371-5161
- 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 | Special Education Teacher | Special Education Teacher School
- Job Type:
- Travel
- Setting:
- Schools
- Position Type:
- Healthcare
- Office Number:
- 0672
- Contract Duration:
- 40 •
Pay Rate:
- $1962 / Week
- Date Posted:
- 2026-08-28T18:20:31