• Special Education Teacher

    Amergis (Santa Maria, CA)


    Salary: $2250 / Week

     

    Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) – $60/hour (Local)

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday | 37.5 hours/week

     

    Contract Length: 2025–2026 School Year

     

    Start Date: ASAP

     

    Amergis is hiring experienced Special Education Teachers to support TK–8th grade students across the SMBSD district. This is a full-time, in-person role with flexible classroom settings and caseloads to be discussed during the interview.

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide specialized instruction to students with mild to moderate disabilities

    + Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with school teams

    + Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports

    + Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Valid California Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential (CA M/M)

    + School-based experience required

    + Current CPR certification (if applicable)

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

    + Current health certificate (as required by contract or state regulation)

    + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

    + Must be at least 18 years of age

    Compensation:

    + Local Pay Rate: $60/hour

    + Travel Weekly Pay: $2,829 gross/week

    Classroom Setting & Caseload:

    Assignments and caseloads will be discussed during the interview. Positions include a variety of roles across elementary and middle school levels.

    Role Breakdown:

    + 1 bilingual teaching position

    + 3 float positions (assigned as needed across sites)

    + 1 junior high role focused on Social Studies and Science

    Amergis Benefits:

    + Weekly pay

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) retirement savings plan

    + Paid time off and holiday pay

    + Professional development and continuing education support

    + Dedicated recruiter and clinical support teams

     

    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.