• Middle School Special Education Teacher - Gumee

    Amergis (Gurnee, IL)


    School-Based Middle School Special Education Teacher

     

    Pay Rate: Up to $65 per hour

     

    Hours: 35 hours per week

     

    Duration: ASAP – End of 2025/2026 School Year

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher to join our team in Gurnee, IL. Under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, you will provide high-quality services to students with special needs in grades 6–8. This role emphasizes collaboration with general education staff to plan and implement individualized programs, including specialized instruction, tutorial assistance, and consultation.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Deliver specialized instruction to students in a resource classroom setting.

    + Manage a caseload of 12–14 students.

    + Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure student success.

    + Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

    + Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to individualized education plans.

    Schedule

    + Start Date: ASAP

    + End Date: End of School Year (EOY)

    + Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM – 3:15 PM

    Minimum Requirements

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

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

    + Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred.

    + Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred).

    + Compliance with all professional standards of practice.

    + Current CPR certification (if applicable).

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

    + Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation).

    + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.

    + Must be at least 18 years of age.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Competitive pay up to $65/hr.

    + Supportive team environment.

    + Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

     

    Interested?

     

    Contact Cliffton Meadows – National Recruitment Manager

     

    ?? 813-371-5189

     
     

    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.