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Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Special Education Teacher Discipline: School Services Start Date: 07/28/2026 Duration: 42 weeks 37.5 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Local Contract Make a profound impact on the youngest learners in Phoenix, AZ! Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to inspire a classroom and provide vital developmental support for the 2026-2027 school year. Position Overview: Design, plan, and implement individualized instruction for early childhood learners using developmentally appropriate teaching methods and resources. Assesses student learning through a variety of formal and informal methods, maintaining accurate, compliance-ready records and communicating regularly with parents regarding progress. Creates a positive classroom environment while collaborating with families, colleagues, and community agencies to foster holistic student development. Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEP goals that support student growth. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, or equivalent Valid Arizona Early Childhood Special Education Certification OR a Special Education Cross-Categorical Certificate combined with an Early Childhood Endorsement (Required) Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? Top Compensation: Earn $53.50 - $54.50 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 37.5-hour workweek , school-based schedule, and paid sick leave . Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website: 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 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.a25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b