Special Education Teacher

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

• Minimum Requirements:

• + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred + Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations + Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred + State Teacher Certification;

Type:

Standard Elementary Teaching preferred + State Teacher Certification;

Type:

Standard Secondary Teaching preferred + State Teacher Certification;

Type:

Standard Special Teaching preferred +

Endorsement:

Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + Current CPR 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

• Current Openings
• 1.

• Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Resource/Support Role
• 2.

Service model:

Mix of push-in and pull-out 3.

Caseload:

~8-18 students 4.

Team:

4 teachers collaborating 5.

Additional:

2 planning periods 6.

• Elementary (Grades 3-5) - Self-Contained (Mod/Severe)
• 7.

Caseload:

~8-12 students 8.

Support:

3 teaching assistants 9.

Student needs:

Primarily nonverbal, autism, behavior 10.

• Elementary (Grades K-5) - Resource Setting
• 11.

Team:

2 teachers sharing caseload 12.

Caseload:

~17 students total 13.

Coverage:

All grade levels 14.

• Elementary (Grades 3-5) - Resource/Support Role
• 15.

Caseload:

~8-15 students 16.

Service model:

Push-in and pull-out 17.

Team:

3 teachers working collaboratively 18.

• Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Resource/Support Role
• 19.

Caseload:

~8-18 students 20.

Team:

4 teachers collaborating 21.

• Elementary (Grades K-5) - Self-Contained + Resource Blend
• 22.

Caseload:

~8-12 students 23.

Team:

2 teachers 24.

Support:

1 teaching assistant 25.

• Elementary (Grades K-5) - Resource/Support Role
• 26.

Caseload:

~8-15 students 27.

Service model:

Push-in and pull-out 28.

Team:

3 teachers 29.

• Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Self-Contained
• 30.

Caseload:

~8 students 31.

Support:

2 teaching assistants 32.

Note:

Newly formed classroom due to prior overflow

• 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:

• 45 •

Pay Rate:

• $2012 / Week

• Date Posted:

• 2026-06-05T11:46:54