• Special Education Teacher

    Amergis (Klamath Falls, OR)


    Salary: $2371 / 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

    Essential Job Details:

    1x FLC (Focused Learning Center) position. Mental health approach specific - caseload of 2 students in 3rd grade.

     

    Highly aggressive (verbally and physically), self-harm, elopement

     

    Technical Skills Needed/Minimum Experience/Qualifications

     

    Oregon SPED License or ability to obtain

     

    Experience with behavioral classrooms

    Positions Available:

    1

    Start Date:

    ASAP

    Location:

    Klamath Falls, OR

    Length of Contract:

    39 weeks - 25/26 SY

    Schedule:

    M-F 8 hr days

    Hours/Week (Paid/Unpaid Lunch):

    40 hrs paid

    Position Details (Age group, Caseload, Duties):

    Caseload of 2 students (3rd graders) with max of a 10 student caseload. 2 RBTs, a teacher, and a mental health specialist on site.

     

    provide the education that our students need but also support the therapeutic needs from trauma- exposure, abuse, neglect, and disability that limit a student's ability to be successful in a traditional school setting.

     

    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.