Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Buckeye, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  Special Education Teacher
• Discipline:
  School Services
• Duration:
  17 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Ready to make a powerful impact across middle and high school? Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team in Buckeye, AZ for the '25–'26 school year. If you thrive on the variety of supporting students across grades 6–11—from small-group resource to self-contained settings—this is an ideal opportunity to leverage your expertise!

Position Overview:

• Deliver specialized, standards-aligned instruction in core subjects (grades 6–11) across multiple settings (pull-out, in-class support, or self-contained).
• Serve as Case Manager by documenting services, monitoring progress, and ensuring IEP development and compliance.
• Direct paraprofessional support and implement structured classroom management/positive behavior strategies, especially in self-contained settings.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team, general education staff, and support personnel to promote student inclusion and continuity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)
• Valid Arizona Special Education Certification covering grades 6 and above (Mild to Moderate, Cross-Categorical, Learning Disability, or Intern/Alternative)
• Valid Arizona Content Area / Generalist Certification for Grades 6+ (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology (Required)
• At least one year of teaching in Special Education (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $42.90 - $47.60 Per Hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Special Education Teacher, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy the security of a full-time, 40-hour work week and paid sick leave.

Is It Time for a New Start? Apply Now!

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services.

Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.