Special Education Teacher; Life Skills Huntsville, TX

Overview

Special Education Teacher (Life Skills) – $46/hr – Huntsville, TX – Full-Time

Amergis is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Life Skills) to provide quality services to special education students. Under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, the Special Education Teacher will support students through specialized instruction and active participation in the planning and implementation of individualized student programs. This role requires strong collaboration with general education staff to promote student success.

• Location:
  
  Huntsville, TX
• Start Date:
  
  February 16, 2026
• End Date:
  End of the 2025–2026 School Year
• Schedule:
  
  37.5 hours/week (Monday–Friday, school hours)
• Modality:
  In-person
• Pay Rate: $46/hr
• Contract Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 2
• Grade Level / Classroom Type:
  Elementary, Life Skills (Self-Contained)
• Duties:
  • Provide specialized instruction in a Life Skills classroom
  • Participate in planning and implementation of IEPs
  • Provide tutorial assistance as needed
  • Consult and collaborate with general education and special education staff

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Direct deposit

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferred)
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state regulations
• Special Education certification reflecting Elementary grade levels
• Generalist or Core certification reflecting Elementary grade levels (preferred)
  • If not held, must have 5+ years of experience as a Special Education Teacher with Life Skills (self-contained) classroom experience
• Minimum of one year teaching experience (preferred)
• State Teacher Certification (preferred types: Standard Elementary, Standard Secondary, Standard Special Teaching)
• Endorsement:
  Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) (preferred)
• Current CPR certification (if applicable)
• TB screening and health clearance as required
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Cyrus Vess
National Recruitment Manager

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• 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.