Special Education Teacher – Mild/Moderate

Cross Country Education•Hermosa Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cross Country Education is seeking two Special Education Teachers in Hermosa Beach, California, for one of two 2nd–4th grade Mild/Moderate Special Education classrooms. Teachers provide specialized instruction and individualized academic support to approximately 25 students, develop and implement IEP goals and objectives, and monitor student progress through formal and informal assessments. The role includes coordinating and participating in IEP meetings, triennial reviews, and collaborative planning with parents, teachers, instructional assistants, and related service providers. Teachers direct and support classroom instructional assistants and facilitate individualized learning, targeted interventions, and short-duration therapy sessions for students with mild support needs. The position offers a predictable school-year schedule of 35 hours per week, weekly pay, paid sick leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. Pay is $60.40–$62.90 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Mild/Moderate Disabilities authorization.
Valid California English Learner (EL) and Autism Authorization/Certification.
Experience supporting elementary-aged students with mild to moderate disabilities.
Experience developing IEPs, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communication, organizational, and classroom leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Special Education Information System (SEIS).

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction and individualized academic support to approximately 25 students in a 2nd–4th grade Mild/Moderate Special Education classroom.
Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
Track student progress through formal and informal assessments.
Coordinate and participate in IEP meetings, triennial reviews, and collaborative planning with parents, teachers, instructional assistants, and related service providers.
Direct and support classroom instructional assistants.
Facilitate individualized learning, targeted interventions, and short-duration therapy sessions for students with mild support needs.