What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Beaverton, OR position at Amergis Healthcare Staffing?
Special Education Teacher – Beaverton, OR
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Contract Length: Through June 10, 2026 (remainder of the 2025–2026 school year)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:55 AM – 3:55 PM (plus prep time)
Hours: ~37.5 paid hours/week (30-min unpaid lunch)
Grade Level: Upper Elementary (4th–5th grade)
Caseload: Estimated 30–40 students (to confirm during interview)
Role Overview
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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.
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Contract Length: Through June 10, 2026 (remainder of the 2025–2026 school year)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:55 AM – 3:55 PM (plus prep time)
Hours: ~37.5 paid hours/week (30-min unpaid lunch)
Grade Level: Upper Elementary (4th–5th grade)
Caseload: Estimated 30–40 students (to confirm during interview)
Role Overview
- Provide individualized instruction and behavioral support for students with special needs in an Emotional Growth Center behavioral classroom.
- Collaborate with general education staff and implement IEPs per Oregon SPED regulations.
- Manage challenging behaviors (hitting, kicking, biting, elopement, task refusal) using approved de-escalation strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to professional standards.
- Required: Active Oregon Special Education Teaching License.
- Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1 year teaching experience
- Familiarity with Oregon SPED laws and IEP requirements
- CPR certification and compliance with health regulations
- Behavioral classroom experience.
- Endorsement as Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) or similar.
- Ability to share successful behavioral intervention strategies during interview.
- Position Type: Full-time
- Behavioral Focus: High-behavior environment requiring patience, professionalism, and adaptability.
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.
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.
Salary : $2,459