Special Education Teacher
Location: In-Person Only
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Contract Duration: 40 Weeks
Work Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week
Position Summary
The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, provides high-quality educational services to students with special needs from kindergarten through grade 12. This role emphasizes collaboration and team participation in planning and implementing individualized student programs, including specialized instruction, tutorial support, and consultation with general education staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver adaptive and general curriculum instruction in a self-contained classroom setting
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure student success
- Monitor and document student progress
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district regulations
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (preferred)
- Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract, or district regulations
- Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred)
- State Teacher Certification (preferred types):
- Standard Elementary Teaching
- Standard Secondary Teaching
- Standard Special Teaching
- Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) (preferred)
Additional Information
- Work Setting: In-person only
- Openings Available:
- Elementary adaptive curriculum
- Elementary general curriculum (self-contained)
- Note: Inclusion teacher positions are not needed at this time
Amergis offers the followingbenefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401k Program
Competitive(weekly) Pay
To apply email your resume todoschaib@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.