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Salary: $1687 / Week

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (Elementary Level – Co-Teaching, Grade 5)

Start Date: October 27, 2025

Duration: 36 Weeks

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team and provide high-quality services to students in grades K–12, with a primary focus on co-teaching in a 5th-grade general education classroom. This role supports students with disabilities including OHI, AUT, SLD, and ED, all of whom are working on the general curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Co-teach in a 5th-grade general education classroom

+ Manage a caseload of 13 students (11 in 5th grade, 2 in 3rd grade)

+ Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with the team

+ Provide direct instruction and support tailored to student needs

+ Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

+ Participate in team meetings and professional development

Minimum Requirements:

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

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

+ Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred)

+ State Teacher Certification in one or more of the following (preferred):

+ Standard Elementary Teaching

+ Standard Secondary Teaching

+ Standard Special Teaching

+ Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) (preferred)

+ Current CPR certification (if applicable)

+ General education classroom

+ Disabilities served: OHI, AUT, SLD, ED

+ Curriculum: General education curriculum

Benefits Through Amergis:

+ ?? Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

+ ?? 401(k) Program

+ ?? Competitive Weekly Pay

To apply email your resume to [email protected] call 813-371-5161

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.

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