Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Location:

Charlotte Public Schools, Galewood Early Elementary

Reports To:

Building Principal and Director of Special Education Status:
Full Time (1.0 FTE)

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher is a strong teacher leader responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to preschool-aged children with disabilities in accordance with IDEA, MARSE, and district procedures. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment to foster student growth in communication, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, early literacy, mathematics, and motor skills, ensuring all FAPE requirements are met in a professional and timely manner.

Required Certification & Education

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Compliance with MARSE R 340.1795:
  Must possess an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education (ZS), Early Childhood General and Special Education, or a major/minor in Early Childhood Education/Child Growth and Development with full department approval.
• Able to meet state and federal guidelines to be considered "Highly Qualified."
• Knowledge of IEP development, assessment, progress monitoring, and state/federal mandates affecting student programming.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting students with autism and developmental disabilities in a preschool setting.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and standards-based early childhood curriculum.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, related service providers, and community agencies.

• Provide specialized instruction and appropriate interventions/accommodations aligned with student IEPs.
• Develop, facilitate, and monitor instructional opportunities to ensure student growth.
• Conduct and document assessments, progress monitoring, and Medicaid reporting.
• Complete all required special education paperwork in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with staff and families to provide appropriate programming and services.
• Supervise and direct assigned paraprofessionals to support classroom goals.
• Support positive student behavior through evidence-based interventions.
• Participate in professional learning and district initiatives.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state requirements.

Charlotte Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.