Elementary Special Education Teacher

Cross Country Education • Litchfield Park, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cross Country Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Litchfield Park, Arizona, to support elementary students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The teacher provides individualized instruction and behavioral support to foster students’ academic growth, communication, independence, and social development in a structured, student-centered learning environment. The role includes developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), using student data to track progress and adjust instruction, and applying evidence-based strategies such as structured teaching, visual supports, and positive behavior interventions. The teacher collaborates with families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams to implement effective support strategies and create a positive, engaging classroom environment.

This is a full-time position with a consistent 40-hour school week. Pay is $50.00–$51.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with weekly pay and potential bonuses and incentives. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, and paid sick leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Active Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs, conducting student assessments, and applying evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction and behavioral support to elementary students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Foster students’ academic growth, communication, independence, and social development.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Use student data to track progress and adjust instructional approaches.
• Apply evidence-based strategies, including structured teaching, visual supports, and positive behavior interventions.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams to implement effective support strategies.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50.00–$51.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid sick leave.
• Consistent full-time schedule with a 40-hour school week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time