Special Education Teacher (School Services) - $47-48 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Tempe, Arizona.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Special Education TeacherDiscipline: School ServicesDuration: 41 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: Local ContractEmpower students to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact! Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in the Tempe and Phoenix, AZ area, and create meaningful learning experiences that foster academic growth, independence, and confidence in the classroom and beyond. Position Overview Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to elementary students with diverse learning and behavioral needs in a self-contained special education classroom. Assess student needs, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and monitor student progress to evaluate and adjust instructional outcomes. Implement appropriate behavioral strategies and approved crisis-intervention techniques, including physical restraint when necessary and permitted. Collaborate with instructional aides, families, related-service providers, and school staff to support student learning, development, and individualized goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Special Education preferred Valid Arizona Special Education Cross-Categorical Teacher Certification, or Special Education Certification with an ID/MR or ED special area Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Current NCI and CPR/First Aid Certifications Experience developing and implementing IEPs and supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs Why Join Cross Country Education? Competitive Pay: Earn $47.10 - $48.10 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: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour school-week schedule, plus paid sick leave. Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education 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. Direct-Ed-IND2Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7huhhk. Posted job title: Special Education TeacherAbout Cross Country EducationCross 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.