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:
  16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

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!

Position Overview:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $40.90 - $44.90 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 your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Special Education Teachers enjoy a guaranteed full-time schedule with 40 hours per week, following the school's calendar, 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.