Is your passion driving you to make a profound difference? Join a high-expectations environment where your expertise in literacy and math interventions will directly close the achievement gap! Cross Country Education is seeking exceptional Special Education Teachers ready to champion the success of diverse learners in Chicago, IL, for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
Position Overview: 

• Provide high-impact "push-in" and "pull-out" instructional supports, focusing specifically on reading fluency, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
• Oversee a consistent caseload of approximately 20 students, predominantly supporting those with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Developmental Delays (DD).
• Design and implement individualized strategies that ensure diverse learners access the general education curriculum while meeting their specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Partner with a dedicated team of educators to maintain a high-expectations environment, contributing to academic rigor and student empowerment.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement
• Prior experience delivering evidence-based interventions for literacy and numeracy at the elementary or middle school level

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

• Top Compensation: Earn up to $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, PTO, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals. 
• Work-Life Balance: Special Education Teachers receive the security of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek and 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