Position Title: Part-Time Special Education Teacher
Location: Portland, OR
Start Date: ASAP or by November 17, 2025
Pay Rate: $52.00/hour
Schedule: 20 hours/week
Contract Length: 2025–2026 School Year
Age Group: Kindergarten–5th Grade
Position Overview
The Special Education Teacher will provide quality services to K–5 students under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator. This role involves collaboration with general education staff to support student success through special instruction, tutorial assistance, and consultation.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred)
- Valid state teaching certificate (required)
- At least 1 year of experience in a teaching environment (preferred)
- Oregon Teaching License (preferred)
- Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) (preferred)
- 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 requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits Offered by Amergis
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Program
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
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.
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