Special education teacher - elementary - hr

Special Education Teacher - LBS1 (Elementary Focus) Riverdale, IL

Location: Riverdale, IL

Rate: $58/hr

Duration: 2025-2026 School Year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM (35 hours/week)

Caseload: Approximately 6-8 students, mix of resource, pull-out, and some self-contained instruction

Grade Level: PreK-2nd Grade (Caseload may be adjusted to exclude PreK for qualified candidates without ECE endorsement)

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher provides high-quality services to students with special needs. This role emphasizes collaboration with other educators and active participation in planning and implementing individualized student programs, including specialized instruction and consultation.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Valid state teaching certificate as required by applicable regulations

• Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred)

• State Teacher Certification:

• Standard Elementary Teaching (preferred)

• Standard Secondary Teaching (preferred)

• Standard Special Teaching (preferred)

• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) - required

• ECE endorsement - preferred, but not required for qualified LBS1 candidates with elementary experience

• Compliance with all 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 applicable regulations)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Additional Notes

• Caseload is small and instructionally focused

• No additional classroom support specified

• Flexibility to adjust caseload for the right candidate without ECE endorsement

Interested Candidates

Please reach out directly to:

Cliffton Meadows

National Recruitment Manager - Amergis

?? 813-371-5189

?? [email protected]

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.