Special Education Teacher (LBS1) – $50/hr – Aurora, IL – In-Person – 12 WeeksPosition Overview: The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, provides high-quality instructional and behavioral support to K–12 special education students. This role supports individualized instructional planning, reading intervention, academic support, and consultation with general education staff while participating as an integral member of the student support team. Assignment Details: Location: Aurora, IL Start Date: 03/16/2026 End Date: Approximately 12 weeks (through end of school year) Schedule: Monday–Friday Hours: 35 hours per week Pay Rate: $50/hour Modality: In-person Openings: 1 position Details of Assignment: + Grade Level: Middle School + Caseload: 7th-grade case management assistance + Focus Area: Reading intervention with S.P.I.R.E. program familiarity preferred + Tech-savvy candidate strongly preferred due to program and instructional app usage + Hours: ~8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. + Breaks: Not specified + Requires strong understanding of current instructional interventions and middle-school support needs Responsibilities: + Provide specialized instruction and academic support for 7th-grade students + Support reading intervention programming, including S.P.I.R.E. or similar structured literacy tools + Manage IEP updates and documentation + Collaborate with general education teachers and instructional teams + Provide tutorial assistance and support within small-group or push-in settings + Maintain compliance with professional standards and student documentation requirements Requirements: + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred + Valid state teaching certificate + Preferred certifications: + Standard Elementary Teaching + Standard Secondary Teaching + Standard Special Teaching + Required endorsement: LBS1 + Minimum one year of teaching experience preferred + CPR certification if applicable + TB screening and health certificate per state guidelines + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age Contact Information: Cyrus Vess National Recruitment Manager 813-371-5185 davess@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