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Salary: $1800 / Week

Special Education Teacher (LBS1 – Self-Contained Classroom)

Start Date: As soon as cleared

End Date: End of School Year (EOY)

Duration: 30 weeks

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $45/hr

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher with an LBS1 endorsement to lead a self-contained high school classroom. This role is designed for educators passionate about supporting students with social-emotional and behavioral needs. You’ll be responsible for teaching all core subjects and will be supported by a paraprofessional and a behavior technician in each classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide instruction across all subjects in a self-contained setting

+ Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

+ Address social-emotional and behavioral needs of students

+ Collaborate with paraprofessionals, behavior techs, and school staff

+ Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations

+ Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred)

+ Valid state teaching certificate (required)

+ Standard Elementary, Secondary, or Special Teaching Certification preferred

+ LBS1 Endorsement preferred

+ Minimum of one year teaching experience (preferred)

+ Current CPR certification (if applicable)

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray (if applicable)

+ Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

+ Must comply with all professional standards of practice and legal requirements

Modality:

In-person, self-contained classroom instruction with strong behavioral and paraprofessional support.

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.