Special Education Teacher | $55/hr | Life Skills | Springfield, OR | Middle School | ASAP–June 2026

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Special Education Teacher | $55/hr | Springfield, OR | Middle School Life Skills | ASAP–June 2026

Position Summary

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to support middle school students in a life skills classroom at Spencer Butte Middle School in Springfield, OR. This in-person role requires experience with moderate to severe behaviors and a strong commitment to individualized instruction and team collaboration.

Key Details

Role: Special Education Teacher
Location: Springfield, OR
Grade Level: Middle School
Classroom Type: Life Skills (moderate to severe behaviors)
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, approx. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (start time may vary)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 9 months
Pay: $55 per hour
Interview: Virtual with SPED admin (Equity Lens document reviewed in depth)

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction and support in a life skills classroom
Participate in IEP meetings and manage case documentation
Collaborate with general education staff and multidisciplinary teams
Support students with moderate to severe behavioral needs
Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal regulations
Review and apply principles from the district’s Equity Lens document

Qualifications

Active Oregon SPED License
Previous life skills classroom experience required
Experience with IEP development and case management
CPR certification, TB/PPD clearance, and health certificate as applicable
Compliance with all federal, state, and local employment requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age

Cyrus VessRecruiter | Amergis Educational StaffingPhone: 813-371-5185Email: davess@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.