Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher

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

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

Is your passion driving you to make a profound difference? Join a high-expectations environment where your expertise in literacy and math interventions will directly close the achievement gap! Cross Country Education is seeking exceptional Special Education Teachers ready to champion the success of diverse learners in Chicago, IL, for the  school year.

Position Overview:

• Provide high-impact "push-in" and "pull-out" instructional supports, focusing specifically on reading fluency, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
• Oversee a consistent caseload of approximately 20 students, predominantly supporting those with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Developmental Delays (DD).
• Design and implement individualized strategies that ensure diverse learners access the general education curriculum while meeting their specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Partner with a dedicated team of educators to maintain a high-expectations environment, contributing to academic rigor and student empowerment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement
• Prior experience delivering evidence-based interventions for literacy and numeracy at the elementary or middle school level

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $39.60 - $52.90 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:
  Special Education Teachers receive the security of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek 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.