Special Education Teacher

Amergis Careers

15 hours ago

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
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

# of Vacancies:	Special Education Teachers (3)
What is the age range of the students?	(1 opening) @ Transition – Caseload includes 7 students in cross-categorical model of classroom, physical disabilities with moderate to severe behaviors, high acuity classroom. Not a typical classroom model, they are learning functional independence and life skills in their gift shop/store on-site. Prep for life outside of educational system. (1 openings) @ Elementary – 5 current students, expecting 6 (that will be the cap) (1 openings) @ High School – 6 students in classroom
What type of program (resource, life skills, etc.) and is it push-in/pull-out?	Cross-Cat Classroom Model Description of this Classroom Type: A specialized classroom designed for students with diverse needs, including those related to behavior, social-emotional development, and communication. These classrooms typically offer a flexible, individualized approach to instruction, often incorporating a self-contented model or a combination of inclusion and pull-out services. The goal is to meet the unique needs of students with various disabilities while fostering their social and academic growth.
Caseload size? Any paraprofessionals they will be overseeing? Support provided? Students with 1:1s?	Elementary Program: Each classroom does not exceed 8 students Each classroom has a SPED teacher and a TA specific to that classroom only 2 out of 3 students in this program have an assigned 1:1 para High School Program: Each classroom does not exceed 6 students Each classroom has a SPED teacher and a TA specific to that classroom only 3 to 4 paras on average per classroom This school provides wonderful support by working together as an interdisciplinary team: SLPs, BCBAs, SW, RNs, PTs, OTs, RBTs
If mid-year, remaining IEPs to complete? Students on BIP? (behavior intervention plans)	TBD on specific assignment IEPs/BIPs Most students experience behaviors (mild/moderate to severe depending on specific caseload assigned)
Specific School Building and schedule?	One general location; several buildings on site that host each program! Start Date: Open to ESY or NSY start. Can take the extra support whenever with the right candidate! ESY: June 16-July 24 NSY 25/26: August 22 Hours: Full-Time M-F 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (est. 32.5 hours weekly)
Plan/Prep time?	Very supportive admin, will work with you to ensure you have the time and resources necessary!
Additional position requirements? Licenses, degrees, etc.	CPR CPI Will do this as well with hired staff during orientation week!

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.