ECSE Teacher

• Position Type:
  Licensed/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  5/4/2026
• Location:
  
  Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026

Columbia Heights Public Schools is accepting internal applications for an ECSE Teacher position for the  school year.

Internal Posting Dates: 5/4/26-5/11/26

External Posting Dates 5/19/26-until filled

Link to Teacher Master Agreement with Salary and Benefit Information:

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Sarah Godfrey, Director of Special Education, , godfreys.mn.us.

Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.

Special EdTeacher to serve students on IEP's at Columbia Heights Public Schools.

Performs intermediate professional work preparing and providing training and instruction to students with disabilities, individually and in groups; motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; monitoring progress in accordance with IEP's, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Student Services. Occasional oversight is exercised over Educational Assistants.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assesses and evaluates needs of students; evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experience based on needs and abilities of students.
• Provides instruction in individual or group sessions.
• Provides positive role model to students, teachers and demonstrates appropriate behavior and socialization skills.
• Assists with the formulation and implements behavior modification programs.
• Participates in various groups, meetings and committees.
• Facilitates communication between various groups on behalf of the client or student.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to effectively and analyze needs and problems objectively;

ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.

• Bachelor's degree in teaching, or related field working with children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minnesota Teaching license.
• Experience working in a multi cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
• Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires standing, sitting, climbing or balancing,…