| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Salary | $43–$46.10 Per Hour |
Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.
Help high school students overcome barriers and reach graduation. Cross Country Education is hiring 8 dedicated LBS1 Special Education Teachers to support student success during the 2026–2027 school year in Chicago, IL.
Position Overview:
Deliver specialized instruction for high school students with mild-to-moderate disabilities.
Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address each student's academic, social, and emotional needs.
Build meaningful relationships with students while using positive behavior management and crisis intervention strategies to support academic and social-emotional growth.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build flexible, student-centered learning environments.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement for high school
Experience supporting high-risk or opportunity youth preferred
Strong behavior management, crisis intervention, and collaborative problem-solving skills
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $43.00 - $46.10 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, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour work week with paid sick leave.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2
Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7lzuny. Posted job title: High School Special Education Teacher (LBS1)
Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.
We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.