School Services - School Special Education Teacher - $45-46 per hour

Cross Country Education; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Country Education in Lancaster, SC is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract for the 2026-2027 school year. You will provide instruction to K-12 students with disabilities across resource, co-taught, self-contained, and specialized classrooms.

Develop and monitor IEPs, including goals, accommodations, progress monitoring, and required documentation. Adapt curriculum and supports to diverse needs while supervising classroom assistants as needed, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Valid South Carolina Special Education Certification (Multi-Categorical or related).
• Experience with students with disabilities in resource, co-taught, self-contained, or specialized classrooms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to K-12 students with disabilities across resource, co-taught, self-contained, and specialized classroom settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs with goals, accommodations, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
• Adapt curriculum and behavioral supports to meet diverse needs; supervise classroom assistants as needed.
• Collaborate with educators, families, classroom assistants, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement.

Skills

IEP development

Instructional strategies

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

SC Special Education Certification (Multi-Categorical or related)

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Special Education Teacher
• Discipline: School Services
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Ready to help students thrive throughout the 2026-2027 school year? Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers to support diverse learners across Pre-K-12 settings in Lancaster, SC.
Position Overview
Provide specialized instruction to K-12 students with disabilities across resource, co-taught, self-contained, and specialized classroom settings.
Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including instructional goals, accommodations, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
Adapt curriculum, instructional strategies, and behavioral supports to meet students’ diverse academic, functional, and developmental needs while supervising classroom assistants as needed.
Collaborate with educators, families, classroom assistants, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement and promote inclusive learning environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field
Valid South Carolina Special Education Certification, including Multi-Categorical or related certifications (ED, MD, EMD, or TMD/Severe)
Experience supporting students with disabilities in a resource, co-taught, self-contained, or specialized classroom setting preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

Competitive Pay: 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: Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday school schedule, 37.5 hours per week, 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 #a2m98f7njsdx. Posted job title: Special Education Teacher

About Cross Country Education

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.