• 1.1 Special Education Teacher

    Amergis (Seattle, WA)


    Salary: $48 / Hour

     

    The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred

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

    + Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred

    + 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

    + 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

     

    General Comments

    Essential Job Details:

    Special Education Teacher (1:1)

     

    Minimum Experience/Qualifications

     

    Must have experience lesson planning

     

    Must have experience working with kids/students

    Positions Available:

    1

    Start Date:

    Early June would be ideal (overlap with current staff before end of school year). The support will be for 12-15 hours per week in July for ESY. Then full time starting in Sept.)

    Location:

    SPS - Very likely Roosevelt and some in home aspects

    Length of Contract:

    Looking for someone who can work multiple years with student

    Schedule:

    M-F

    Hours/Week (Paid/Unpaid Lunch):

    36 per week

    Position Details (Age group, Caseload, Duties):

    This position is unique - Must work with a paralyzed student who uses a computer to communicate using her eye movements. Candidate would need to be able to take lesson plans from the teacher and adapt them to work for student. Would need to be comfortable working in home and at school. Would need to be good with utilizing technology in unconventional ways.

    Interview Process:

    Interview set up, case by case

    Pay Rate:

    $40 - $50 pay rate range

    Submission Requirements:

    Email Position Owner using template below AND must have responses to the following items included in submission email:

    + Tell them she has a 1:1 nurse due to significant medical needs, but they will not have to handle anything medically related

    + Right now the position is mostly in the home, but it is always a goal to be more at school. However, her medical needs right now are too great to go to school and could continue to be.

    + Are you willing learn new technology that allows student to communicate and complete academics using an eye gaze program and an ipad? Seattle Schools staff and the parents are very helpful and supportive with this- no need to be afraid about that. The technology is a required part of the job.

    + Need to be adept at working with school staff on modifications for the classwork even though they will not be in the school building often

     

    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.