Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

at Amergis in Calumet City, Illinois, United States Job Description Early Childhood Special Education Teacher + Calumet City, IL + Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Make a Lasting Impact Where It Matters Most We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to join our team in Calumet City, IL. In this rewarding role, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the developmental journey of young learners with diverse needs, fostering growth, independence, and confidence during their most formative years. If you are passionate about inclusive education, thrive in collaborative environments, and are committed to helping every child succeed, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do Under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, you will: + Deliver individualized, high-quality instruction tailored to early childhood special education students + Develop and implement IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) aligned with each child's needs + Provide specialized instruction, early interventions, and academic support + Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams + Foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment + Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting instruction as needed + Partner with families to support student development and success What You Bring Required + Valid Illinois Professional Educator License ( PEL ) + Early Childhood Special Education endorsement (required) + Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements + Minimum age: 18 years Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution + Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement + At least 1 year of teaching experience in a classroom setting + State certifications in Elementary, Secondary, and/or Special Education Additional Requirements (as applicable) + Current CPR certification + TB screening ( PPD , questionnaire, or chest x-ray) + Current health certificate Why Join Us? + Meaningful work that creates life-changing outcomes for children + Supportive, collaborative school culture + Opportunity to grow professionally in the special education field 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. \#LI-JD5 Job Category: Education Job Function: Education | Special Education Teacher | Special Education Teacher School Job Type: Contract - Full Time Setting: Schools Position Type: Healthcare Office Number: 0680 Contract Duration: 39 Pay Rate: $1787 / Week Date Posted: 2026-05-28T19:25:06 To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account