Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Cross Country Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and meaningful support to elementary students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role serves K–1 students in an elementary Autistic Support classroom, supporting academic, communication, behavioral, social, and functional skill development. The teacher develops and implements differentiated instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals and individual learning needs; monitors student progress and maintains required special education documentation; and collaborates with paraprofessionals and multidisciplinary team members to support student success. The teacher fosters a structured, supportive classroom environment that promotes engagement, independence, positive behavior, and meaningful learning. The position offers $51.20–$52.30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, a predictable school schedule of 37.5 hours per week, and paid sick leave. Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
- Valid Pennsylvania K–12 Special Education Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting elementary students with autism and/or in an Autistic Support or self-contained special education setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized special education instruction to K–1 students in an elementary Autistic Support classroom.
- Support students’ academic, communication, behavioral, social, and functional skill development.
- Develop and implement differentiated instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals and individual learning needs.
- Monitor student progress and maintain required special education documentation.
- Collaborate with paraprofessionals and multidisciplinary team members to support student success.
- Foster a structured, supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, positive behavior, and meaningful learning.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) match
- Paid sick leave
- Weekly pay
- Opportunities for bonuses and incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
