Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, School Counselor, Education Administration
Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Romeoville, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Special Education Teacher - Discipline:
School Services - Duration:
13 weeks - 35 hours per week
- Shift: 7 hours
- Employment Type:
Local Contract
Ready to elevate your career as an LBS1 Special Education Teacher? Join Cross Country Education in Romeoville, IL for the school year! This are two (2) exciting opportunities to utilize your expertise and dedication to directly support students in the specialized CARES Program, contributing to their academic success and social-emotional growth.
Position Overview:
- Design and deliver specialized academic and intense social-emotional support to K-2 students within the structured, self-contained environment.
- Facilitate and support student integration into general education classrooms, gradually increasing access based on demonstrated positive coping strategies and behavior management.
- Develop and implement students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring instruction meets the unique needs of a specialized learning community.
Qualifications:
- Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) (Required)
- Must hold the Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students needing intermediate to intense social/emotional support and academic instruction
Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?
- Top Compensation:
Earn $39.70 - $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 your long-term financial goals. - Work-Life Balance:
Special Education Teachers enjoy a guaranteed 35-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.
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