Special Education Teacher

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Kansas City, MO for a contract-full-time role. Pay is $45 per hour with a 37.50 hour work week, serving K–12 students under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality special education services and collaborating with general education staff to plan and implement student programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (required)
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching (preferred)
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching (preferred)
• State Teacher Certification; 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 from kindergarten through grade 12
• Participate in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction
• Consult with general education staff to support student progress

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

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

State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching

State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching

State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching

Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $45 / Hour

Hours: 37.50

Location: Kansas City, MO

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.