• Special Education Teacher

    Amergis (Santa Barbara, CA)


    Position Title: Pre-K Special Day Class Teacher – Special Education

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

     

    Start Date: ASAP

     

    Contract Length: 2025–2026 School Year

     

    Setting: In-person classroom

     

    Grade Level: Pre-K

     

    Class Size: Currently 4 students; may grow to 8–10

    Basic Function

    Serve as a Pre-K Special Day Class Teacher within the Special Education Program, providing assessment, instruction, and evaluation for students with exceptional needs. Collaborate with parents, staff, and external agencies to support student development.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in coordination with families and support teams.

    + Provide direct instruction to students individually or in small groups based on IEP goals.

    + Evaluate academic, social, and emotional progress; maintain accurate student records.

    + Collaborate with special education staff, general education teachers, and support personnel.

    + Supervise instructional assistants and volunteers.

    + Communicate regularly with parents and participate in program planning meetings.

    + Ensure student safety and well-being.

    + Promote integration into school and community settings.

    + Attend professional development and provide in-service training as needed.

    + Coordinate with external agencies (e.g., TCRC, Mental Health) for additional services.

    + May provide specialized health care services under supervision of the school nurse.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + Valid California Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Credential required, or willingness to obtain.

    + Experience working with special education students preferred.

    + Flexibility to work across Santa Barbara County with potential day-to-day assignment changes.

    Compensation

    + Local Pay Rate: $65/hr

    + Travel Weekly Pay: $3,479/week

    + Total Paid Hours per Week: 40

     

    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.