Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Starting Date: Immediately

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher provides developmentally appropriate, play-based, and individualized instruction for young children (ages 3–5) in an inclusive early childhood setting. The ECSE Teacher is responsible for managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), conducting early childhood evaluations, delivering differentiated instruction, coordinating with multidisciplinary service providers, and supervising classroom support personnel to ensure full compliance with state special education regulations and early childhood licensing standards.

• Instruction & Curriculum: Plans and implements developmentally appropriate, play-based learning opportunities and daily routines that align with Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines and district-adopted curricula, embedding accommodations and modifications to address IEP goals.
• IEP Management & Compliance: Coordinates and leads the IEP process for preschool-aged children, including conducting comprehensive evaluations, setting clear goals, collecting ongoing progress data, facilitating IEP meetings, and maintaining accurate legal records in compliance with CDE and district regulations.
• Assessment & Reporting: Uses ongoing assessment tools (e.g., TS Gold / Results Matter) and specialized diagnostic instruments to monitor academic, functional, and social-emotional growth, issuing progress reports to parents.
• Inclusive Environment & Classroom Management: Creates a safe, clean, structured, and nurturing environment; utilizes positive behavior guidance strategies and multi-sensory approaches tailored to young children with diverse developmental needs.
• Multidisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborates with child find coordinator, speech-language pathologists, occupational/physical therapists, school psychologists, general early childhood educators, and specialized service providers to integrate support services into daily classroom activities.
• Family Engagement: Maintains ongoing, open communication with families regarding classroom activities and IEP progress; conducts IEP meetings and supports families in navigating early childhood special education services.
• Supervision & Team Leadership: Guides, schedules, and directs para educators and other relevant school staff in implementing individualized learning activities, behavior plans, and safety protocols.
• Daily Care & Safety: Supports children's health and personal care needs, including assistance with toileting/diapering, mealtime support, mobility, and responding to medical or behavioral needs following safety and hygiene standards.
• Professional Responsibilities: Participates in staff meetings, district committees, and required professional development to maintain licensure and stay current on early childhood special education practices.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Valid Colorado Educator License issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education (or eligible for endorsement).
• State Requirements: Must meet or be eligible to fulfill Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) teacher qualification standards.

• Previous teaching experience in an inclusive preschool or early childhood special education classroom setting;
• Supervisory experience preferred;
• Experience with TS Gold / Results Matter assessment tools, curriculum adaptation, and behavior interventions

• CPR and First Aid certifications (within 3 months of hire).
• Universal Precautions and Medication Administration…