• Special Education Teacher

    Amergis (Rockford, IL)


    As we look ahead to the 2026 calendar year and the upcomingschool year, we’re proactively beginning our search for passionate anddedicated Special Education Teachers to join our school-based teams. Weunderstand the importance of planning early to ensure a smooth and supportivetransition for both educators and students. By starting the interview processnow, we aim to create efficient and thoughtful experience for candidates whileensuring our schools are fully staffed with professionals who are committed tomaking a meaningful impact.

     

    Even if you’re not available yourself, we’d be incrediblygrateful if you could refer to someone who might be interested in making ameaningful impact. Whether it’s a colleague, friend, or former classmate, everyconnection helps.

     

    If you orsomeone you know is open to exploring opportunities to work with ourexceptional students, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re committed tomaking time for these conversations, as this is our top priority.

     

    Thank you foranytime you can give.

     

    The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has acommitment to team participation in planning and implementation of studentprograms including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultationwith general education staff.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universitypreferred

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

    + Minimum of one year experience in teaching environmentpreferred

    + State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard ElementaryTeaching preferred

    + State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard SecondaryTeaching preferred

    + State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teachingpreferred

    + Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

    + Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

    + Current CPR if applicable

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

    + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

    + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

    + Must be at least 18 years of age

     

    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.