Life Skills Special Education Teacher (SPED) Location: Laveen, AZ Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Duration: ASAP – End of the 2025–2026 School Year Pay Rate: $45 per hour Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated Life Skills Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality instructional services to students requiring Life Skills support. This role serves students in grades K–12, with the specific grade level determined upon placement. Under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, the teacher will support individualized programming, specialized instruction, and collaborative planning with general education staff to ensure student growth and success. Responsibilities + Deliver specialized instruction tailored to Life Skills students. + Participate in development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs. + Collaborate with general education teachers to provide consultation and support. + Maintain compliance with federal, state, and professional standards. + Track, document, and report student progress. + Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment. Caseload + Life Skills Program + Grade level: TBD + Assigned campuses fall within a 15–20 minute radius of the central administrative area. Minimum Requirements + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred). + Valid state teaching certificate as required by state and contract guidelines. + Minimum one year of teaching experience (preferred). + Preferred certifications: + Standard Elementary Teaching + Standard Secondary Teaching + Standard Special Education Teaching + Preferred endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) + Compliance with all relevant standards of professional practice. + Current CPR certification (if applicable). + TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required). + Current health certificate (if required). + Must meet federal, state, and local requirements. + Must be at least 18 years of age. Modality + On-Site, Full-Time + 2025–2026 School Year To Apply or Learn More Cliffton Meadows – Amergis National Recruitment Manager Phone: 813-371-5189 Email: ClMeadow@Amergis.com 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. #LI-JD5