School Services - School Special Education Teacher - $39-40 per hour
Specialty: Special Education Teacher | Discipline: School Services | Duration: 41 weeks | Employment Type: Local Contract
About the role
Deliver individualized instruction and support to middle and high school students with diverse learning, behavioral, emotional, and functional needs in specialized classroom settings. Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assess student progress, and adjust instruction using evidence-based practices. Collaborate with paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and school staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes student success. Support students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional development while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with special education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized instruction to middle and high school students with diverse learning needs
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Assess student progress and adjust instruction using evidence-based practices
- Collaborate with paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and school staff
- Support students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional development
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with special education requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field
- Valid Pennsylvania K–12 Special Education Certification
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in a special education setting
- Experience in emotional support, autism support, functional life skills, or highly individualized (1:1) instruction preferred
Pay
Earn $39.10 - $40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
Schedule
- 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts
- 37.5 billable hours per week
- Predictable school schedule with holidays and weekends off
- Paid sick leave
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) match
About Cross Country Education
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. We provide a wide range of services to educational partners including special education and substitute services. We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development.