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Position Title: Special Education Teacher - Northbrook, IL

Modality: SPED Teachers

Grade Level: Kindergarten – Transition

Caseload Details: Therapeutic day school (year-round)

Locations: Multiple campuses

Start/End Date: ASAP – End of School Year

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, provides high-quality services to students with special needs from kindergarten through grade 12. This role requires a strong commitment to collaborative planning and implementation of individualized student programs, including specialized instruction, tutorial support, 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, or district regulations

+ Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred)

+ State Teacher Certification (any of the following preferred):

+ Standard Elementary Teaching

+ Standard Secondary Teaching

+ Standard Special Teaching

+ Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

+ Compliance with all relevant professional standards of practice

+ 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

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.