Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Tempe, Arizona.
Help students reach their full potential through meaningful instruction and support! Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers to provide individualized services and foster student success in the Tempe, AZ area during the 2026–2027 school year.
Position Overview:
Deliver specialized instruction aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while supporting academic, behavioral, and developmental goals.
Assess student progress, contribute to IEP development and implementation, and monitor educational outcomes through ongoing evaluation and collaboration.
Foster a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment utilizing appropriate behavior management strategies.
Partner with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification
Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
CPR/First Aid certification and Crisis Intervention training
Experience developing and implementing IEPs
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $46.50 - $47.60 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 37.5-hour work week, school-based schedule, and 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 #a2m98f72ebz3. Posted job title: 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.