Special Education Teacher – Mod/Severe

$102k to $128k

Fairfield, CA, United StatesHourlyPosted Sep 29, 2026

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.

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