Special Education Teacher | $43/hr + $1,000 Bonus | Full-Time | High School | Inner City Chicago | Aug 2025June 2026

Special Education Teacher

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking multiple Special Education Teachers to support high school students across inner city areas of Chicago. These full-time, in-person roles begin August 2025 and run through the end of the school year, offering $43/hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus (paid after 30 days).

Position Overview:

• Location: Multiple high schools across inner city Chicago

• Start Date: August 2025

• End Date: End of school year (June 2026)

• Schedule: MondayFriday

• Hours: 40/week (8:00 AM 4:00 PM, paid breaks)

• Modality: In-person

• Interview: Virtual

Classroom Details:

• Grade Level: High School

• Student Population: Primarily students with Learning Disabilities (LD)

• Socioeconomic Context: High poverty, generational trauma, inner city environments

• Settings: Combination of self-contained and resource classrooms

  • Resource: Co-taught, larger class sizes

  • Self-contained: Small group or independent instruction for targeted subjects

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with IEPs

• Collaborate with general education staff and participate in student program planning

• Provide tutorial assistance and consult with support teams

• Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Illinois teaching certificate

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

• State Teacher Certification: Standard Elementary, Secondary, or Special Teaching (preferred)

• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

• Minimum one year of teaching experience (preferred)

• CPR certification, TB clearance, and health certificate as applicable

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

To apply or learn more, contact: Cyrus Vess Recruiter | Amergis Staffing

Davess@amergis.com 813-371-5185

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.