Portland, Oregon
Category: Education
Travel
Job ID: 1005206
Work Setting: Schools
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Est. Pay: $1687 / Week
Posted Date: 8/25/2025
Portland, Oregon
Work Setting: Schools
Category: Education
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Travel
Est. Pay: $1687 / Week
Job ID: 1005206
Posted Date: 8/25/2025
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Special Education Teacher – Portland, OR | $52–$56/hr | Full School Year
Amergis Educational Staffing is hiring full-time Special Education Teachers to support Portland Public Schools for the 2025–2026 academic year. These in-person roles span both elementary and secondary levels, with a focus on Life Skills, Autism, and Behavioral classrooms. Interviews are conducted virtually, with feedback typically provided within 48 hours.
Position Details
Location: Portland, OR
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours/week (unpaid lunch)
Contract Length: 9 months
Pay Rate: $52–$56/hr
Classroom Focus Areas
Life Skills
Autism (including severely impacted students)
Behavioral support
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred)
Valid Oregon teaching certificate as required by state and district regulations
Minimum one year of classroom experience (preferred)
Licensure:
Standard Elementary Teaching (preferred)
Standard Secondary Teaching (preferred)
Standard Special Teaching (preferred)
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement (preferred)
Current CPR certification (if applicable)
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray (if applicable)
Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
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Cyrus Vess | Amergis Staffingdavess@amergis.com813-371-5185
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. Apply Now Apply For This Job Via Stay Up To DateSign up to receive job alerts
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