Elementary Special Education Teacher | Palmer, MA

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5 days ago

Special Education Teacher – Palmer, MA

2025–2026 School Year

Contract Position | Full-Time Schedule

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is proud to partner with a school in Palmer, MA, currently seeking a Special Education Teacher to support their substantially separate STEP program, a therapeutic classroom serving students in grades K–4. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a structured and supportive educational environment.

Position Overview

As a Special Education Teacher in the STEP program, you will be responsible for lesson planning, classroom management of students and support staff, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, writing IEPs and progress reports, and attending IEP meetings. The caseload will include up to 12 students in a sub-separate setting.

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Start Date: August 27, 2025
Pay Rate: Up to $60/hr

Key Responsibilities

Deliver instruction in a therapeutic classroom setting
Manage classroom and support staff
Develop and implement IEPs
Write IEP progress reports and attend meetings
Collaborate with other departments and service providers
Support students with emotional and behavioral needs

Qualifications

Active MA DESE license in Mild/Moderate or Severe Disabilities
Experience in therapeutic or sub-separate classroom settings preferred
Strong skills in collaboration, classroom management, and documentation

District Requirements

School CORI
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If you’re passionate about supporting students in a therapeutic setting and want to be part of a dedicated educational team, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact

Steph Kolanko
Amergis Staffing | Educational Services
Call or Text: 781-400-8297
Email: stkolank@amergis.com

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.