Special education teacher / hr full - area - school

Special Education Teacher | $55/hr | Full-Time | Crestwood, IL Area | Autism & Transition Programs | 2025-2026 School Year

Amergis Educational Staffing is hiring four full-time Special Education Teachers to support specialized programs in the Crestwood, IL area. These roles begin November 3, 2025, and run for one full school year.

Position Overview:

• Location: Crestwood, IL area

• Start Dates: November 3-13 or December 2-11 (New Hire Training)

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (37.5 paid hours/week, includes 30-minute paid break)

• Pay: $55/hr

• Modality: In-person

• Interview Type: In-person preferred (virtual available for travelers)

• Vacancies: 4 openings

• Transition program with life skills and functional independence focus

• Autism-focused classrooms at elementary and high school levels

Program Details:

• Classroom Models:

• Self-contained with push-in/pull-out services based on student needs

• Classrooms capped at 6-7 students

• Dedicated SPED teacher and TA per classroom

• Additional para support provided (including 1:1 assignments)

• Support Services:

• Interdisciplinary team includes SLPs, BCBAs, SWs, RNs, PTs, OTs, RBTs

• Highly supportive administration focused on collaboration and resource access

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (preferred)

• One year of teaching experience (preferred)

• CPR certification, TB test, fingerprinting, and Faith's Law compliance

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Contact: Cyrus VessRecruiter | Amergis Educational Staffing [email protected] 813-371-5185

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.