Special Education Teacher - Moderate/Severe (School Services) - $49-55 per hour

Requirements: Specialty: Special Education Teacher Discipline: School Services

Duration: 41 weeks 40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type: Local Contract Help students build confidence, independence, and essential life skills! Join Cross Country Education as a compassionate Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher in Manhattan Beach, CA, creating individualized learning experiences focused on communication, functional academics, and meaningful support for students in a specialized classroom setting.

Position Overview: Provide specialized instruction in a Moderate/Severe Special Day Class (SDC) setting for students in TK–5, focusing on functional academics, communication, life skills, and independence. Develop and implement highly individualized, modified curriculum and instructional plans based on each student's unique learning and support needs. Conduct assessments, monitor student progress, and develop and implement IEPs, including participation in IEP meetings and collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams. Create a structured, supportive classroom environment that promotes engagement, communication, independence, and successful participation in school routines.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Special Education or a related field preferred Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with authorization in Moderate/Severe Disabilities or Extensive Support Needs (ESN)Experience supporting students with moderate to severe disabilities in an SDC or similarly intensive special education setting, including functional academics, communication, and adaptive/life-skills instruction Why

Competitive Pay: Earn $49.20 - $55.30 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 long-term financial goals. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a school-year calendar and approximately 30 hours per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance. 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 Cross Country Education Job ID #a 2m 98f 78nkcc. Posted job title: Special Education Teacher – Moderate/Severe 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.