Special Education Teacher - K-12

Cross Country Education; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support elementary and high school students with diverse learning needs. You will provide specialized instruction, develop IEP goals, and collaborate with families and school teams to drive meaningful progress.

Expect a stable, school-based schedule with full-time and part-time opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active Colorado Teacher License with a Special Education Generalist (Ages 5–21) endorsement.
• Experience working in high school Resource classrooms preferred; strong knowledge of IEP development, differentiated instruction, and special education practices highly valued

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students across Resource, SSN, and transition settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, adapting instruction and assessments to meet goals.
• Collaborate with families, educators, related service providers, and school teams to support outcomes.
• Maintain accurate student documentation and progress data and foster an inclusive learning environment

Skills

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with families

Special education practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while helping them build confidence and achieve their goals! Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in Colorado Springs, CO, and provide specialized instruction, IEP support, and differentiated learning strategies to help students achieve meaningful academic and functional outcomes throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to elementary and high school students with diverse learning needs across Resource, Significant Support Needs (SSN), and transition settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapting instruction and assessments to meet individual student goals and abilities.
• Collaborate with families, educators, related service providers, and school teams to support academic, behavioral, functional, and transition-related outcomes.
• Maintain accurate student documentation and progress data while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Active Colorado Teacher License with a Special Education Generalist (Ages 5–21) endorsement
• Experience working in high school Resource classrooms preferred; strong knowledge of IEP development, differentiated instruction, and special education practices highly valued

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $40.00 - $52.30 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 consistent school-based schedule, with full-time and part-time opportunities available, plus 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.