Role Details: The Special Education Teacher under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students kindergarten through grade 12. This specific opportunity is for an intensive autism teacher in an elementary school. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff. The contract pays $55- 58/ hour (local pay package) and $2410/week (travel pay package) for 37.5student contact hours per week with a full benefits package. Before applying for the position please ensure you are eligible to work in Colorado as a Special Education Teacher or already a licensed Special Education Teacher with the Colorado Department of Education. Pending licenses are accepted. Why Choose Amergis Amergis Advantages:Local Presence: Dedicated local office in Lakewood providing a curated -Round Support: Comprehensive support throughout the school year and Assistance: Personalized help with transferring your license to Colorado - full reimbursement when you make it on Growth: Opportunities for district changes experiencing Colorado without full relocation and recruiter advice and and Welfare Benefits:Medical/Prescription Plans: Three options with coverage for preventive care and prescription and Vision Plans: Coverage for preventive services dental care and vision Advocacy and Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to health advocates and confidential and Financial Security:401(k) Plan: Save up to $23500 with traditional and Roth Plans: Short-term disability life insurance hospital bridge hospital expense protection critical illness and accident Auto and Pet Insurance: Discounts on various voluntary insurance Benefits:College Partnerships: Tuition discounts and other Discounts: Access to exclusive discounts and Benefits: Pre-tax payroll dollars for parking and transit Requirements: Bachelors Degree from an accredited university preferred Valid state teaching certificate as required by state contract/district regulations Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferredState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferredState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferredEndorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferredCurrent CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire PPD 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 Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree from an accredited university preferred Valid state teaching certificate as required by state contract/district regulations Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferredState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferredState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferredEndorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferredCurrent CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire PPD 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