Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher - $47-51 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty: Special Education Teacher
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 42 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Join a powerful movement in Chicago education! Cross Country Education is looking for dedicated Special Education Teachers (LBS1) for 8 openings in Chicago, IL for the 2026–2027 school year. Help high school students overcome barriers, close learning gaps, and find their path to graduation.
 
Position Overview: 

• Deliver specialized instruction for high school students with mild-to-moderate disabilities.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that reflect the unique social, emotional, and academic barriers faced by students returning to an educational setting.
• Proactively reach out to and support students facing barriers, using behavior management and crisis intervention strategies to support student success.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build flexible, student-centered learning environments.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement for high school
• Prior experience supporting high-risk or at-promise youth (Preferred)
• Strong behavior management and crisis intervention skills with a high degree of adaptability

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

• Top Compensation: Earn $47.10 - $50.50 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: Security of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek and the peace of mind that comes with 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 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.