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School Services - Special Education Teacher
Chicago, IL
Cross Country Education
5x8 hrs

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration42 weeks
  • Setting
    School

Pay

Estimated total pay

Description

Cross Country Education is an educator-led, student-driven organization that partners with K-12 schools and districts nationally to provide a wide array of staffing services and consultative solutions.  We are looking for thoughtful and compassionate Special Education Teachers who believe in helping all students reach their full potential. 

 

Reasons to Join Our Team
We are dedicated to helping Special Education Teachers like you find a variety of rewarding per diem, contract, permanent and travel job opportunities that offer both competitive pay and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Cross Country Education values the service you provide and is committed to your personal and professional growth. We also offer:

  • Weekly pay packages up to  $1725 for travel assignments and up to $40 per hour for local assignments

  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) for employees working over 30 hours a week

  • Weekly direct deposit

  • Custom pay packages to meet your needs


Position Details
We are looking for a Special Education Teacher who is available  8/24/20 - 6/18/21.

Special Notes
2 Full-Time Special Education Teachers needed in Chicago, IL.  1 position is very short term, 3 weeks to cover a maternity leave K-4th grade and will start on 08/24/20 (could be extended) and 1 position is Middle School 5-8th grade with a start date 8/24, must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 certification, details of the position can be discussed at the interview. Currently conducting interviews. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 certification

Company Website: www.crosscountryeducation.com

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to 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.

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Cross Country Job ID #a2m98f7nsxlg. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Special Education Teacher

Employer

Cross Country Education

About
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.
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