Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher

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

• Specialty:
  Special Education Teacher
• Discipline:
  School Services
• Duration:
  17 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Ready to transform the middle school experience in Norwalk, CT? Cross Country Education is seeking two dedicated Special Education Teachers to join our team and partner with top-tier educators in a supportive environment for 6th and 7th-grade students. Make a lasting impact on middle school learners and drive student success for the remainder of the  academic year!

Position Overview:

• Partner with general education teachers in a co-taught middle school setting to provide specialized instruction and support for a caseload of approximately 20 students.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to 6th and 7th-grade curricula, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs, utilizing IEP platform tools such as IEP Direct, to maintain data collection to track student growth, inform instructional adjustments, and provide comprehensive progress reports to the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with general education partners, parents, and school administration to support student success and ensure all student accommodations and modifications are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Connecticut Comprehensive Special Education (165) endorsement for the middle school level (Required)
• Prior experience utilizing IEP data collection software such as IEP Direct or comparable systems (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $46.30 - $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:
  Secure a full-time schedule with 35 hours per week, complemented by 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.