School Services - School Special Education Teacher - $49-50 per hour

Cross Country Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

37.5-hour week

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in New York, New York. You will provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities in a structured, supportive school environment.

This 41-week, 40-hours-per-week role requires NY certification and experience; you will develop differentiated lessons, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and school staff to support student growth

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid NY State Teacher Certification required; Special Education Certification preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities and strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities in a structured, supportive school environment.
• Develop and implement engaging, differentiated lessons addressing students’ academic, developmental, behavioral, and functional needs.
• Monitor student progress, maintain documentation, and adjust instructional strategies to support individual goals and growth.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and school staff to create a consistent, student-centered approach to learning and development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree preferred

NY State Teacher Certification required

Special Education Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Special Education Teacher


• Discipline: School Services


• Duration: 41 weeks


• 40 hours per week


• Shift: 8 hours


• Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students reach their full potential and make a lasting difference in their lives! Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in New York, NY and provide individualized instruction, encouragement, and support that helps students grow academically, developmentally, and personally.

Position Overview

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities in a structured, supportive school environment.


• Develop and implement engaging, differentiated lessons that address students’ academic, developmental, behavioral, and functional needs.


• Monitor student progress, maintain appropriate documentation, and adjust instructional strategies to support individual goals and growth.


• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and school staff to create a consistent, student-centered approach to learning and development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred


• Valid New York State Teacher Certification required; Special Education Certification preferred


• Prior experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred, along with strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $49.40 - $50.40 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 guaranteed 37.5-hour workweek and paid sick leave.

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.

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7fk3su. 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.