• Special Education Teacher

    Amergis (Phoenix, AZ)


    Special Education Teacher – Connections Program (2026School Year)

     

    Local Pay Rate: $50/HR

     

    Position Type: 1.0 FTE

     

    Contract Dates: January 5, 2026 – May 21, 2026

     

    Schedule: 8:00 AM – 2:40 PM (Teacher approved for upto 8 hours/day)

     

    Skilled SpecialEducation Teacher to support our Connections Program, servingstudents with social, behavioral, and emotional needs. This role is ideal foran educator who thrives in a structured, supportive environment and iscommitted to helping students build the skills they need to succeed.

    Position Overview

    Caseload & Classroom Structure

     

    + Caseload: 12 students or fewer

    + Classroom Support: 2 paraprofessionals per 12 students

    + Student Focus: Social, behavioral, and emotional development

    + Instructional Model: Small-group and individualized support

    Primary Responsibilities

    + Provide instruction and support in a specialized Connections classroom

    + Implement and monitor IEPs

    + Conduct IEP-related testing

    + Collaborate with paras, related service providers, and campus teams

    + Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal SPED requirements

    + Create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

    Required Qualifications

    + ADE SPED License (Alternative Certification accepted)

    + IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

    + Experience supporting students with behavioral, emotional, or social needs preferred

    + Ability to work collaboratively with paraprofessionals

    + Ability to meet all district onboarding requirements

    Submission Requirements

    Please submit the following for consideration:

    + Cover Page

    + Resume

    + ADE SPED License (Alt Cert approved)

    + IVP FPCC

    + Preferred campus or area within PVUSD

    + 2–3 bullet points highlighting relevant experience

     

    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.

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