Special Education Teacher; LBS– High School Re-Engagement

Ready to be the turning point in a student’s life? Cross Country Education is seeking a resilient, mission-driven Special Education Teacher (LBS1) to lead a high-impact, self-contained High School classroom in Chicago, IL. If you are passionate about re-engaging students and breaking down barriers to education, we want you on our team for the ’25-’26 school year!

• Manage a self-contained classroom for high school students with mild-to-moderate disabilities, creating a safe space for academic and personal growth.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) specifically tailored for students with histories of truancy, focusing on realistic goal-setting and consistent progress.
• Utilize flexible, creative instructional strategies to spark curiosity and bring students back into the fold of long-term academic success.
• Work alongside a dedicated team of social workers, attendance coordinators, and paraprofessionals committed to student re-engagement and address external barriers and celebrate every attendance milestone to ensure long-term student success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (Required)
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement for the High School Level (Required)
• Experience or a strong desire to work with high-risk urban youth and a deep understanding of the trauma-informed care model

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $41.00 – $42.10 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, PTO, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Special Education Teachers enjoy guaranteed 40 hour work weeks full-time schedule following the school’s calendar, and paid sick leave.

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.