Special Education Teacher

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver services to K–12 students in a school setting. The role reports to the Special Education Program Administrator and involves planning, collaboration, and direct instruction under contract terms.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, appropriate state teaching certificates, and at least one year of teaching experience; LBS1 endorsements are preferred. Position supports a 30-hour work week at Crestwood, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year teaching experience preferred
• Endorsement: LBS1 preferred
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provide quality services to special education students K–12
• Participate in planning and implementation of student programs
• Collaborate with general education staff to support instruction
• Support instruction and tutorial assistance as part of the program

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited university

State Teacher Certification; Elementary

State Teacher Certification; Secondary

State Teacher Certification; Special

Endorsement: LBS1 preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: $60 / Hour

Hours: 30.00

Location: Crestwood, IL

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has acommitment to team participation in planning and implementation of studentprograms including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultationwith general education staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universitypreferred

• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state,contract/district regulations

• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environmentpreferred

• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard ElementaryTeaching preferred

• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard SecondaryTeaching preferred

• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teachingpreferred

• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

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.