School-Based Special Education Teacher | Full-Time | Lovington, NM

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Special Education Teacher | School-Based | Lovington, NM | Full-Time | 25-Week Contract | $50/hr or $2,000+/week Travel Pay

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide quality services to students in grades K–12. Under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, the teacher will plan and implement individualized student programs, provide special instruction, tutorial assistance, and collaborate with general education staff. This role supports high school students in a medium group behavioral classroom setting.

Position Overview

Location: Lovington, NM
Start Date: November 10, 2025
End Date: May 22, 2026
Duration: 25 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, ~7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hours per Week: 37.5 hours
Openings: 1 position available
Pay Rate: $50/hour or $2,000+ weekly in travel pay
Modality: In-person

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and case management for high school students
Implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
Collaborate with general education staff and classroom support teams
Manage classroom behavior and provide de-escalation support
Document student progress in compliance with professional standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred)
Valid state teaching certificate (required)
At least one year of teaching experience (preferred)
Certifications: Standard Elementary, Secondary, or Special Teaching (preferred)
Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
Compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements
Current CPR certification, if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray, if applicable
Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must be at least 18 years of age

Interview Process

In-person only
Details on caseload and classroom support provided during interview

To Apply Contact: Cyrus VessNational Recruitment ManagerAmergis Educational Staffing813-371-5185

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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