Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher - $54-55 per hour

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

• Specialty: Special Education Teacher
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 42 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Empower high schoolers to turn academic knowledge into real-life success! Cross Country Education has several openings for Special Education Teachers in Phoenix, AZ for the 2026–2027 school year. Whether your expertise is in Inclusion, Specialized Instruction, or Emotional Disability support, join a vibrant district community where your knowledge prepares students for life beyond graduation.

Position Overview:

• Design and deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction that connects academic concepts to real-life situations.
• Monitor progress using formal/informal evaluations and maintain accurate documentation for IEP implementation and state compliance.
• Partner with families, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to foster a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain a structured, positive classroom that promotes student engagement and emotional safety.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related field
  • Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• Active Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of Essential Elements of Effective Instruction (EEEI) and willingness to attend staff development

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation: Earn $53.50 - $54.50 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 your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time, consistent 37.5 hour work week 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.