The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 6. The Special Education Teacher has a commitmentto team participation in planning and implementation of student programsincluding special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation withgeneral education staff.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnPrepares student education plans in consultation withparents and department team membersnnSupports learning for students who have a wide range oflearning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.nnDesigns instruction, both individual and small group, whichparallels the general education curriculumnnAssists parents, administrators, testing specialists, socialworkers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promotestudents' educational, physical, and social developmentnnPrepares materials and classrooms for class activitiesnnServes as the coordinator of individualize education program(IEP) implementation with general education staffnnMonitors student progress, participates in review andrevision of student’s IEP, as appropriatennMaintains accurate student recordsnnMentors and supports teaching assistants who provide supportto students with disabilitiesnnSupports students in preparation for grade transitions andpreparing for life skillsnnAssess students’ skills and educational needs and tracksstudent’s performancennDiscusses students’ progress with their other teachersnnCommunicates to maintain positive relationships withstudents and their parentsnnFollows School District policies and proceduresnnMinimum Requirements:nnBachelor’s Degree from an accredited universitypreferrednnValid state teaching certificate as required by state,contract/district regulationsnnMinimum of one year experience in teaching environmentpreferrednnState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard ElementaryTeaching preferrednnState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard SecondaryTeaching preferrednnState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special TeachingpreferrednnEndorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferrednnComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicablennCurrent CPR if applicablennTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)nnMust meet all federal, state and local requirementsnnSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob sitennUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsnnAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language requirednnComputer proficiency requirednnMust be at least 18 years of agennBenefitsnnAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, 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.nnAmergis 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.