Special education teacher - program

Special Education Teacher (LBS1) - Severe Autism Program

Location: Gages Lake, IL

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: End of 2025-2026 School Year

Duration: 39 weeks

Schedule: 35 hours/week

Pay Rate: $58-$62/hr

Grade Levels: Kindergarten through Grade 12

Caseload: 6 students per classroom (1:1 support model with paraprofessionals)

We are hiring multiple Special Education Teachers to support a Severe Autism Program in Gages Lake, IL. This is a highly structured, well-supported classroom environment with a 1:1 staffing model-each student receives individualized attention from a dedicated team of educators and paraprofessionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction to students with severe autism

• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, general education staff, and administrators

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student needs

• Offer tutorial assistance and consultation services

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications:

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

• Valid Illinois teaching certificate (required)

• LBS1 endorsement (preferred)

• Minimum of one year of teaching experience (preferred)

• Certifications in Standard Elementary, Secondary, or Special Teaching (preferred)

• Current CPR certification (if applicable)

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray (if applicable)

• Current health certificate (as required by contract or state)

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Why Join Us?

• Small caseloads with strong paraprofessional support

• Collaborative and inclusive team culture

• Opportunity to work in a specialized program with meaningful outcomes

To Apply or Learn More:

Cliffton Meadows

National Recruitment Manager - Amergis

?? 813-371-5189

?? 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.