Special Education Teacher; RSP – Chula Vista, CA

Overview

Position Overview - The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, provides high-quality instructional services to special education students from kindergarten through grade 12. This role requires active participation in planning and implementing individualized student programs, including specialized instruction, tutorial support, and collaboration with general education staff.

• Location:
  
  Chula Vista, CA
• Start Date:
  
  February 16, 2026 (ASAP start available)
• End Date:
  End of school year (approximately 18 weeks)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday
• Hours:
  
  35 hours/week (7-hour days)
• Pay Rate: $70/hour
• Openings: 2
• Setting:
  Mild/Moderate Resource Specialist Program (RSP)
• Grade Levels: K–6
• Caseload:
  Up to 28 students
• Modality:
  In-person
• Sites:
  Assigned to two school locations

• Location:
  
  Chula Vista, CA
• Start Date:
  
  February 16, 2026 (ASAP start available)
• End Date:
  End of school year (approximately 18 weeks)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday
• Hours:
  
  35 hours/week (7-hour days)
• Pay Rate: $70/hour
• Openings: 2
• Setting:
  Mild/Moderate Resource Specialist Program (RSP)
• Grade Levels: K–6
• Caseload:
  Up to 28 students
• Modality:
  In-person
• Sites:
  Assigned to two school locations

• Provide RSP services to students with mild to moderate needs
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations and supports
• Manage IEP documentation and service delivery
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction
• Monitor student progress and maintain required records
• Support academic and behavioral growth

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate
• California Mild/Moderate (MM) Special Education Credential required
• Minimum one year of teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with elementary-age students
• Preferred certifications:
  • Standard Elementary Teaching
  • Standard Secondary Teaching
  • Standard Special Education Teaching
  • Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Compliance with professional standards of practice
• CPR certification (if applicable)
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (if applicable)
• Current health certificate (as required)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Cyrus Vess

National Recruitment Manager

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.