• Special Ed Teacher Grades 6-12

    Amergis (Melrose Park, IL)


    Salary: $1750 / Week

     

    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

    Modality:

    LBS1

    School:

    Will be discussed during call

    Grade Level:

    6th-12th grade

     

    Currently 12 students enrolled, looking to max out at 50 students

    Caseload Details:

    Therapeutic day school setting

     

    + Emotional disturbance or autism, cross cat

    + Group/individual minutes on IEPS

    + Case managers onsite, some case management involvement from SW

     

    New school with a new META24 program/learning format. Summary below:

     

    META24 is both a common core and workforce skills curriculum. This innovative program engages students at high levels and is particularly effective with those who have been disengaged. META24 alters the current trend of traditional education and assists in helping students, parents, and schools utilize dedicated spaces to drive engagement, master skills, create wealth, and prepare for the future. META24 Therapeutic focuses on students in therapeutic schools, bringing it's innovative methods to students most in need.

     

    For detailed information on the transformative META24, please visit https://meta24.org/

    Start Date:

    Tue 8/19

    Start/End time:

    7:30am - 2:30pm

    In person or virtual interview:

    1st round – Google Meets

     

    2nd round – In person

     

    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.