• Elementary Special Education Teacher |

    Amergis (Palmer, MA)


    Salary: $2160 / Week

     

    Special Education Teacher – Palmer, MA

     

    2025–2026 School Year

     

    Contract Position | Full-Time Schedule

     

    Amergis Healthcare Staffing is proud to partner with a school in Palmer, MA, currently seeking a Special Education Teacher to support their substantially separate STEP program , a therapeutic classroom serving students in grades K–4. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a structured and supportive educational environment.

    Position Overview

    As a Special Education Teacher in the STEP program, you will be responsible for lesson planning, classroom management of students and support staff, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, writing IEPs and progress reports, and attending IEP meetings. The caseload will include up to 12 students in a sub-separate setting.

     

    Schedule

     

    Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

     

    Start Date: August 27, 2025

     

    Pay Rate: Up to $60/hr

    Key Responsibilities

    + Deliver instruction in a therapeutic classroom setting

    + Manage classroom and support staff

    + Develop and implement IEPs

    + Write IEP progress reports and attend meetings

    + Collaborate with other departments and service providers

    + Support students with emotional and behavioral needs

    Qualifications

    + Active MA DESE license in Mild/Moderate or Severe Disabilities

    + Experience in therapeutic or sub-separate classroom settings preferred

    + Strong skills in collaboration, classroom management, and documentation

    District Requirements

    + School CORI

    + Fingerprinting

     

    If you're passionate about supporting students in a therapeutic setting and want to be part of a dedicated educational team, we’d love to hear from you!

     

    Contact

     

    Steph Kolanko

     

    Amergis Staffing | Educational Services

    Call or Text: 781-400-8297

    Email: [email protected]

     

    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.