Demo

LBS1 Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-5)

Cross Country Education
Island, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025 CLOSED ON 1/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the LBS1 Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-5) position at Cross Country Education?

Ready to elevate your career as an LBS1 Special Education Teacher? Join Cross Country Education for this exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise and dedication to directly support students in Blue Island, IL for the 2025-2026 school year! 

Position Overview:

  • Design and implement engaging instruction within a self-contained Grade 4-5 classroom, ensuring all lesson plans are aligned with the district curriculum and modified to meet diverse student needs.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), utilizing both formative and summative assessments to track academic and social/emotional progress and inform instructional adjustments.
  • Partner with families, administrators, and service providers to communicate student progress and ensure comprehensive support in both the school and home environments.

Qualifications:

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement (Required)
  • Prior experience planning and implementing engaging instruction within a self-contained, cross-categorical classroom setting, preferably at the elementary or middle-grade level
  • Proficiency in Spanish to to support communication with students and families (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

  • Top Compensation: Earn up to $37.20 - $49.60 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, PTO, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with 35 hours per week 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

Salary : $37 - $50

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Cross Country Education

  • Cross Country Education Anaheim, CA
  • Join the Cross Country Education team and make a meaningful difference in a student's school day! We are seeking a compassionate and highly-skilled Registe... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Cross Country Education San Francisco, CA
  • Are you a passionate and fully credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist or a recent graduate eager to complete your Clinical Fellowship? Cross Country Educ... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Cross Country Education Atlanta, GA
  • Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? Cross Country Education is an educator-led, student-driven, and support-oriented organizat... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Cross Country Education Burbank, CA
  • Behavior Specialist– Van Nuys, CA $26.25 - $27.25 per hour | School-Based Roles Make a lasting impact in the lives of K–12 students as a Behavior Specialis... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other LBS1 Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-5) jobs in the Island, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Cross Country Education Chicago, IL
  • Close the achievement gap in the heart of Chicago, IL ! Cross Country Education is seeking exceptional LBS1 Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 sc... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • JCFS Brand Chicago, IL
  • NEW GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! Are you or can you be certified by ISBE as a Special Education Teacher? Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Special Ed... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!