Special Education Teacher

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
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• 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  

General Comments

Essential Job Details:	1x SPED teacher needed for Beaverton School District, located in Beaverton, OR. Position is covering a LOA, though the internal candidate has not started their assignment and the district does not believe the candidate will return.
Technical Skills Needed/Minimum Experience/Qualifications	Active OR SPED License (please attach to submittal) Availability to work in person for the duration of the assignment.  Previous experience working in behavioral classrooms Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents in a professional manner
Positions Available:	1
Start Date:	ASAP
Location:	Beaverton, OR
Length of Contract:	LOA position – district expects the need to last until the end of the year. If internal candidate does return from Leave, the district will provide a 30 day notice to our candidate to allow us to reroute them.
Schedule:	Monday – Friday
Hours/Week (Paid/Unpaid Lunch):	40
Position Details (Age group, Caseload, Duties):	Middle School Emotional Growth Center classroom Caseload – between 8-12 students total Students exhibit behaviors such as task refusal, language, elopement, aggressive behaviors, etc. Candidate should be comfortable with a wide range of behavioral needs and other Special Education disabilities.

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 

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.