Special Education Teacher

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Weekly paychecks

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Special Education Teacher for a contract-full-time position in Highland Park, IL. The teacher will deliver quality services to K-12 special education students under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator and collaborate with general education staff.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing individualized programs, providing instructional support, and participating in team planning to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state regulations.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience preferred.
• Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred.
• Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12.
• Participate in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.

Skills

LBS1 endorsement

Collaboration with staff

Shared planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

State Teaching Certification (Elementary)

State Teaching Certification (Secondary)

State Teaching Certification (Special Education)

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $50 / Hour

Hours: 37.50

Location: Highland Park, 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

• 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.