Special Education Teacher Salem

Special Education Teacher – $60/hr – Salem, OR – 4-Month Assignment Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction to students in kindergarten through grade 12 under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator. This educator supports academic, behavioral, and developmental needs, collaborates with school teams, and implements individualized student programs in accordance with each IEP.

Location:

Salem, OR

Start Date:

March 16, 2026

Duration: 4 months

Schedule:

Monday–Friday

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch

Pay Rate: $60/hour (local)

Modality:
In-person

Openings: 4 positions

• Provide specialized instruction in a self-contained or resource setting
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications
• Support behavioral and developmental needs within structured environments
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and SPED leadership
• Maintain documentation, progress monitoring, and required reporting
• Communicate with families and participate in meetings as needed

• Active Oregon teaching license (SPED endorsement preferred)
• Experience in behavior-focused or self-contained SPED classrooms strongly preferred
• Comfortable working with diverse academic, behavioral, and functional needs
• CPR, TB screening, and health certificate if required
• Must meet all state, federal, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old

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.
• 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.