Job Description

Ready to elevate your career as an LBS1 Special Education Teacher? Join Cross Country Education for this exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise and dedication to directly support students in Blue Island, IL for the 2025-2026 school year!
Position Overview:

• Design and implement engaging instruction within a self-contained Grade 4-5 classroom, ensuring all lesson plans are aligned with the district curriculum and modified to meet diverse student needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), utilizing both formative and summative assessments to track academic and social/emotional progress and inform instructional adjustments.
• Partner with families, administrators, and service providers to communicate student progress and ensure comprehensive support in both the school and home environments.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement (Required)
• Prior experience planning and implementing engaging instruction within a self-contained, cross-categorical classroom setting, preferably at the elementary or middle-grade level
• Proficiency in Spanish to to support communication with students and families (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation: Earn up to $37.20 - $49.60 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: Flexible scheduling with 35 hours per week and paid sick leave.

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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

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