Special Education Teacher | $55/hr + $2,000 Bonus | Rockford, IL | 35 hrs/week | Nov 2025Nov 2026

Special Education Teacher

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking multiple full-time Special Education Teachers to support K12 students in Rockford, IL. These are self-contained classroom roles with flexibility in location, hours, and age group. Teachers will collaborate with school teams to deliver specialized instruction and support student success.

Role: Special Education Teacher

Location: Rockford, IL

Grade Level: Kindergarten through 12th grade

Openings: 15

Hours: 35 hours/week, MondayFriday

Start Date: November 20, 2025

Duration: 1 year

Pay: $55 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid during spring break, plus $500 at end of school year

Travelers: Recommended

Responsibilities

• Provide special instruction and tutorial assistance to students
• Collaborate with general education staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Develop and implement individualized student programs and IEPs
• Monitor student progress and maintain documentation
• Participate in meetings, consultations, and professional development
• Comply with district, state, and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state/district regulations
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred
• Minimum of one year teaching experience preferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• CPR certification, TB/PPD clearance, and health certificate as applicable
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local employment requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

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.