Special Education Teacher - Middle & High School

Cross Country Education•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in Memphis, TN, to create an inclusive learning environment and help students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential. This role involves providing specialized instruction in a functional skills setting, implementing individualized strategies for academic, behavioral, and life skills development. You will develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including instructional goals, accommodations, progress monitoring, and documentation. Collaboration with families, multidisciplinary teams, and school staff is key to coordinating services and promoting student success. The position requires creating a structured, inclusive classroom environment using evidence-based instructional practices and positive behavior support strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field
Active Tennessee teaching license with an appropriate Special Education endorsement (e.g., Special Education Comprehensive or Interventionist)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting students with disabilities, including behavioral and/or emotional needs

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in a functional skills setting, implementing individualized strategies that support academic, behavioral, and life skills development.
Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including instructional goals, accommodations, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
Collaborate with families, multidisciplinary teams, and school staff to coordinate services and promote student success across educational settings.
Create a structured, inclusive classroom environment using evidence-based instructional practices and positive behavior support strategies.