Special Education Teacher (LBS1) - 2025-2026 School Year Evergreen Park, IL

Special Education Teacher (LBS1) - 2025-2026 School Year Evergreen Park, IL

Location: Evergreen Park, IL

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: $55-$60 per hour

Contract Duration: ASAP through End of School Year

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher (LBS1) to provide high-quality instructional support to elementary students with diverse learning needs. This role involves delivering targeted intervention sessions, managing IEPs, and collaborating with general education staff to ensure student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach intervention sessions in reading and math across two locations:

• Southwest Location: 2 reading sessions, 1 math session

• Northwest Location: 2 reading sessions, 2 math sessions

• Manage a caseload of approximately 14 students (IEP paperwork for 13 students).

• Collaborate with other resource teachers for shared students.

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and professional standards.

• Communicate regularly with parents and participate in team planning.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Valid state teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement (LBS1 preferred).

• Minimum of one year teaching experience (preferred).

• Current CPR certification (if applicable).

• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required).

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

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Details

• Start Date: ASAP

• End Date: End of current school year

• Hours: 8:05 AM - 3:05 PM (45-minute unpaid lunch, 230 minutes planning time)

• Schedule: Half-day at each location

• Southwest: 8:05 AM - 11:15 AM

• Northwest: 12:15 PM - 3:05 PM

• Classroom Support: Para support provided

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

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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.