Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal | Position: 1.0 FTE

Duty Days:
As established by the teacher contract

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teacher provides specialized instruction and support for children with disabilities or special needs from three through age seven, as assigned. The teacher plans and delivers services that address each child’s developmental, physical, social, emotional, communication, and learning needs in collaboration with families and the educational team.

The teacher serves as a case manager, completes evaluations, develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and maintains required due process documentation. Services are provided in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements, district policies, and Minnesota’s Teacher Code of Ethics.

• Participate and lead child find work for Early Childhood
• Conduct intake and developmental history on new referrals to determine next steps.
• Coordinate and conduct screenings and Part C and/or Part B evaluations; select and use appropriate assessment instruments and interpret results with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in assessments of the child and, working with school staff and family to identify needs and develop integrated IEP goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs; coordinate evaluations and team meetings and complete required due process paperwork within applicable timelines.
• Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction through play, routines, peer interactions, and a variety of materials and teaching techniques.
• Adapt equipment, materials, activities, and learning environments to support participation and access for children with disabilities.
• Observe and document student performance, continuously evaluate progress, and use results to adjust instruction and report progress to families and team members.
• Collaborate with fellow ECSE staff, classroom teachers, related service providers, and community agencies to ensure timely, coordinated services and maximize learning opportunities.
• Provide service coordination as assigned; connect families with community early childhood resources and make appropriate referrals to professionals and agencies.
• Consult with parents and caregivers, explain services, model developmental skills, and coach families in strategies that support their child in natural settings.
• Facilitate or participate in IEP meetings, transition conferences, staff meetings, and professional learning; provide disability-related guidance and training to staff and families.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, observations, service records, and progress reports; protect confidentiality and follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Maintain a safe, respectful learning environment; participate in student activities, pursue professional development, and perform other related duties assigned by the Building Principal.

• Current Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education or another special education license appropriate to the assigned duties and age range.
• Training and/or Experience with due process procedures, including screenings, evaluations and assessments, IEP development, progress monitoring, service coordination, and meeting facilitation.

• Knowledge of child development, early childhood special education practices, assessment instruments, and their appropriate applications.
• Knowledge of special education due process requirements and the ability to implement IEPs accurately and consistently.
• Knowledge of service coordination and community early childhood resources.
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