Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE Teacher – Extended ; ESY

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher – Extended School Year (ESY)

• Position Type:
  Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Harley Hopkins Family Center
• Date Available:
  
  06/23/2026

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do.

As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome  belong at Hopkins.

• June 23rd-July 16th, 2 days per week (Tuesdays/Wednesdays or Thursdays) from 8:45-11:45
• 24 hours total

• 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.

• 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).

• Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Interest in supporting students with diverse learning and communication needs.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a school environment, using standard equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds;

vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is performed in a school setting.