Special Education Teacher – Mod/Severe

Cross Country Education; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

40-hour workweek

Job summary

Cross Country Education is hiring a Special Education Teacher in Fairfield, CA. You will provide individualized instruction to students with moderate to severe disabilities, develop IEP goals, and monitor progress.

Collaborate with general education staff and families to ensure consistent services and student growth. Join a program focused on building academic, functional, and life skills in a supportive classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with transcripts required.
• California Certificate of Clearance (COC) required.
• Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Moderate/Severe Disabilities authorization and English Learner Authorization required.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and families to support student success.
• Maintain a supportive classroom environment and foster student participation and independence.

Skills

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certificate of Clearance (COC)

Education Specialist Credential (Moderate/Severe)

English Learner Authorization

Job description

Make a meaningful difference and help students discover their strengths and reach their full potential! Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in Fairfield, CA, where you’ll provide individualized instruction and support students as they build academic, functional, and life skills.

Position Overview

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with moderate to severe disabilities in a special education setting.
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans and IEP goals while monitoring student progress and adjusting instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment that encourages student participation, independence, communication, and growth.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, families, and school staff to support student success and ensure consistent implementation of services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate transcripts; California Certificate of Clearance (COC)
• Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Moderate/Severe Disabilities authorization and English Learner Authorization
• Experience supporting students with moderate to severe disabilities and implementing individualized instruction and IEP goals; familiarity with California assessment requirements such as CSET/CBEST preferred
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $49.20 - $61.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• 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 predictable school-year calendar, 40-hour workweek, 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. We will consider all employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO. 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