Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Ready to help students start the school year strong? Cross Country Education is looking for dedicated Special Education Teachers to join our team in helping every student shine for the 2026-2027 school year in Lancaster, SC!
Position Overview:
Adapt curriculum to meet the diverse academic and functional needs of students with various disabilities, leading either Resource, Co-Taught, or Self-Contained classrooms across K-12 settings.
Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for caseloads ranging from 12 to 33 students.
Supervise assistants and implement specialized behavioral or moderate-needs strategies.
Partner with general education teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate inclusive practices and monitor student progress toward annual goals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field
Valid South Carolina Certification in Multi-Categorical (ED, MD, EMD, or TMD/Severe also accepted)
Prior experience working with school-aged students (Preferred)
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Top Compensation: Earn $45.20 - $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: Consistent M-F schedule with 37.5 hours per week and paid sick leave.
Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website: 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 #a2m98f787rzw. Posted job title: K-12 Special Education Teacher
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.