Ready to ignite potential in the heart of West Texas? Cross Country Education is seeking two driven and passionate Special Education Teacher committed to unlocking every student's full potential. Bring your expertise to a supportive environment and make a significant impact on achievement in Odessa, TX, for the rewarding '25-'26 school year!
 
Position Overview: 

• Provide specialized, multi-domain instruction to lead the success of students with a wide spectrum of needs by filling one of our two critical full-time 6th-grade roles: the Life Skills Lead Teacher or the Special Education Inclusion and Resource Teacher.
• Design and deliver intensive, evidence-based instruction in core subjects with the strategic goal of closing significant academic gaps (2+ years) within a single school year.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the review process for comprehensive Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), managing a specialized caseload of 12-15 students.
• Implement rigorous and consistent data-driven assessment cycles to monitor student performance, document progress, and proactively adapt instructional strategies to ensure continuous goal attainment.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or a related field
• Current Texas Special Education Teacher Certification
• Proven experience developing and leading compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to implement data-driven instruction to close significant academic gaps (Highly Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

• Top Compensation: Earn up to $40.20 - $46.40 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, PTO, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals. 
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy guaranteed 40-hour workweek and the peace of mind that comes with paid sick leave.

Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website: 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-IND2