School/Building: Elementary School Number of Openings: 1 Position Start Date: 11/25/2024 Salary/Wage: $50/hr. Terms/Schedule: Full time - Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Appointment Type: Full Time Job Description: An Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join our team. This role involves working with students in grades K-4 who have a range of learning, behavioral, and medical needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s unique needs. In this role, you will collaborate closely with general education teachers, special educators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to create a supportive and effective learning environment. You will use a variety of teaching methods and tools to engage students and help them achieve their educational goals. Key Responsibilities: + Develop and implement IEPs for students with special needs. + Adapt and modify the general education curriculum to meet the individual needs of students. + Utilize co-teaching strategies to support inclusive education. + Employ the Zones of Regulation framework to help students manage their emotions and behaviors. + Use data-based decision-making to inform instruction and track student progress. + Foster collaborative partnerships with staff, students, and families to support student success. + Build strong relationships with students to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. + Participate in problem-solving meetings and contribute to the development of intervention plans. Qualifications: + A bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. + State certification in special education is mandatory. + Previous experience working with children with special needs is highly desirable. 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.