LBS1 Special Education Teacher - K-8 High-Impact Roles

Cross Country Education • Chicago, IL

14d • $37 - $50

About The Position

Ready to redefine potential? Seize this dynamic opportunity to join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in Chicago, IL for the '25-'26 school year. Bring your LBS1 expertise to a high-impact role, driving academic and social-emotional growth for K-8 students! Position Overview: Deliver and differentiate specialized instruction to high-risk students (Grades K-8), customizing lessons and materials to address diverse learning styles and maximize academic progress. Develop, implement, and monitor legally compliant and data-driven Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure students meet appropriate educational goals and receive necessary support services. Actively engage high-truancy students and their families to reduce barriers to attendance and foster re-engagement with education, demonstrating sensitivity to underlying challenges such as poverty and family insecurity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid IllinoisProfessional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching in a Special Education or comparable high-needs setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Deliver and differentiate specialized instruction to high-risk students (Grades K-8), customizing lessons and materials to address diverse learning styles and maximize academic progress.
• Develop, implement, and monitor legally compliant and data-driven Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure students meet appropriate educational goals and receive necessary support services.
• Actively engage high-truancy students and their families to reduce barriers to attendance and foster re-engagement with education, demonstrating sensitivity to underlying challenges such as poverty and family insecurity.

Benefits

• Top Compensation : Earn up to $37.20 - $49.50 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 enjoy a guaranteed 40 hour work week and paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level