Special Education Teacher (LBS1 Float) Oak Forest, IL

Special Education Teacher (LBS1 Float)

Location: Oak Forest, IL area (multiple school sites)

Modality: In-person, floating between locations

Grade Levels: K12 (specific grade levels to be confirmed)

Caseload: Details pending; will float across multiple locations

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: End of the 20252026 school year

Schedule: Typically 7:30 AM 3:30 PM (varies by location) 33 hours per week

Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch

Support: Strong team support within the cooperative; excellent communication and collaboration

Pay Rate: $50 per hour

Position Overview: The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, provides high-quality services to students with special needs across kindergarten through 12th grade. This role emphasizes collaboration with general education staff and active participation in planning and implementing individualized student programs, including specialized instruction, tutoring, and consultation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university (preferred)
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state/district regulations
• At least one year of teaching experience (preferred)
• Illinois teaching certification (preferred types): Standard Elementary Teaching, Standard Secondary Teaching, Standard Special Teaching
• LBS1 endorsement (preferred)
• Compliance with all professional standards of practice
• Current CPR certification (if applicable)
• TB questionnaire, PPD test, 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

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.