Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE Teacher – Extended ; ESY

Position Details

• Position Type: Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/26/2026
• Location: Harley Hopkins Family Center
• Date Available: 07/06/2026
• Licensure: Special Education licensure required.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to implement special education interventions for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Instructional
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to provide specialized instruction in reading, math, written language, and functional life skills.
• Behavior Management: Skilled in implementing structured behavior management strategies.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including paraprofessionals and related service providers.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Commitment to working with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assessment & IEP Implementation: Proficiency in assessment, diagnostic skills, and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Licensure & Credentials for Speech Pathologist: Master's degree in Communication Disorders and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Licensure & Credentials for Special Education Teacher: Licensed in early childhood special education.
• Direct Therapy &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide direct speech therapy, collaborate with special education staff, and consult with teachers to support students' communication needs.
• IEP Implementation: Develop and carry out ESY-specific IEP goals and objectives.
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): Familiarity with AAC systems and strategies to support students with complex communication needs.
• Team Consultation: Provide expertise and training for multi-disciplinary teams and paraprofessionals.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Interest in supporting students with diverse learning and communication needs.

Days/Hours

July 6th to July 23rd, 2026.

Hours:

Mondays‑Thursdays, 2‑5.5 hours per day + up to 4 hours for classroom setup and due process.

Compensation: Certified staff will be paid per their individual contracts or $40/hour, whichever is greater.

Hopkins Public Schools is seeking Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teachers and a Licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist to support students eligible for Extended School Year (ESY) services. These positions will work in a self‑contained classroom setting, serving students with moderate to severe disabilities. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, direct instruction, and collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team.

• Licensure: Special Education licensure required.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to implement special education interventions for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Instructional
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to provide specialized instruction in reading, math, written language, and functional life skills.
• Behavior Management: Skilled in implementing structured behavior management strategies.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including paraprofessionals and related service providers.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Commitment to working with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assessment & IEP Implementation: Proficiency in assessment, diagnostic skills, and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Licensure & Credentials for Speech Pathologist: Master's degree in Communication Disorders and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Licensure & Credentials for Special Education Teacher: Licensed in early childhood special education.
• Direct Therapy &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide direct speech therapy, collaborate with special education staff, and consult with teachers to support students' communication needs.
• IEP Implementation: Develop and carry out ESY-specific IEP goals and objectives.
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): Familiarity with AAC systems and strategies to support students with complex communication needs.
• Team Consultation: Provide expertise and training for multi‑disciplinary teams and paraprofessionals.

• Experience working with…