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Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher
Gales Ferry, CT
Cross Country Education
5x8 hrs

$47-54/hour

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration12 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$47-54/hour

Description

Ready to transform the middle school experience in Gales Ferry, CT? Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to lead a Life Skills (RISE) program within a supportive middle school environment. This is a vital leave-of-absence coverage role making a lasting impact on 6th–8th grade learners for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year!

Position Overview:

Direct a specialized Life Skills program where students receive core instruction and participate in inclusive electives/content classes in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
Design and deliver specialized instruction tailored to individual IEP goals while overseeing a team of supportive paraprofessionals.
Manage the full IEP process, including annual reviews, 3-year evaluations, progress monitoring, and active participation in PPT meetings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Valid Connecticut Certification 165 (Required)
Proficiency in IEP Direct and systematic data collection (Required)
Experience with behavior support programs and secondary life skills instruction (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

Top Compensation: Earn $47.10 - $53.90 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: Secure a full-time schedule with 37.5 hours per week, complemented by 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

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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