Special Education Teacher | $43/hr + $1,000 Bonus | Full-Time | High School | Inner City Chicago | Aug 2025–June 2026

Special Education Teacher | $43/hr + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus | Full-Time | High School | Inner City Chicago | Aug 2025–June 2026

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking multiple Special Education Teachers to support high school students across inner city areas of Chicago. These full-time, in-person roles begin August 2025 and run through the end of the school year, offering $43/hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus (paid after 30 days).

Position Overview:

• Location: Multiple high schools across inner city Chicago

• Start Date: August 2025

• End Date: End of school year (June 2026)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Hours: 40/week (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, paid breaks)

• Modality: In-person

• Interview: Virtual

Classroom Details:

• Grade Level: High School

• Student Population: Primarily students with Learning Disabilities (LD)

• Socioeconomic Context: High poverty, generational trauma, inner city environments

• Settings: Combination of self-contained and resource classrooms

  • Resource: Co-taught, larger class sizes

  • Self-contained: Small group or independent instruction for targeted subjects

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with IEPs

• Collaborate with general education staff and participate in student program planning

• Provide tutorial assistance and consult with support teams

• Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Illinois teaching certificate

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (preferred)

• State Teacher Certification: Standard Elementary, Secondary, or Special Teaching (preferred)

• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

• Minimum one year of teaching experience (preferred)

• CPR certification, TB clearance, and health certificate as applicable

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

To apply or learn more, contact: Cyrus VessRecruiter | Amergis Staffingdavess@amergis.com813-371-5185