Now Hiring: Special Education Teacher (K–12) Maternity Coverage
Location: Litchfield Park, AZ
Start Date: September 17, 2025
Schedule: 40 hours/week | 36-week contract
Compensation:
- Local Candidates: $50/hr
- Travel Candidates: $25/hr + $1,100/week in stipends
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality services to students with special needs across grades K–12. This role is under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator and focuses on collaborative planning and implementation of individualized student programs, including specialized instruction, tutorial support, and consultation with general education staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver individualized instruction aligned with students’ IEPs
- Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff
- Monitor and document student progress
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to program development
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred)
- Valid state teaching certificate (as required by state/district)
- Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred)
- Preferred Certifications:
- Standard Elementary Teaching
- Standard Secondary Teaching
- Standard Special Teaching
- Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) Endorsement
- Compliance with professional standards of practice
- Current CPR certification (if applicable)
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray (if applicable)
- Current health certificate (per contract/state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives
- Competitive compensation and travel support
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Cliffton Meadows – Amergis National Recruitment Manager – 813-371-5189 – ClMeadow@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.