Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher - Maternity Leave Coverage

Location: Minnetrista, MN
Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary, In-Person
Assignment Dates: Start of School Year through December 18, 2026
Student Population: Birth to Age 3 (B-3) Early Childhood Special Education
Settings: In-Home Services, Child Care Programs, and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher to provide maternity leave coverage through December 18, 2026. This full-time opportunity is ideal for educators who are passionate about supporting infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays and disabilities while partnering with families and early childhood providers.

• Provide Early Childhood Special Education services to children from birth through age 3 in home, childcare, and ECFE settings.

• Conduct developmental assessments and help identify individual learning and support needs.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as appropriate.

• Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, childcare providers, and multidisciplinary team members.

• Deliver developmentally appropriate interventions that support communication, social-emotional, cognitive, adaptive, and motor skill development.

• Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and compliance records.

• Participate in team meetings, evaluations, and family-centered planning sessions.

• Support successful transitions between early intervention and school-based services when needed.

• Valid Minnesota Early Childhood Special Education Teaching License or eligibility for Minnesota licensure.

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children preferred.

• Knowledge of child development, early intervention practices, and special education regulations.

• Experience developing and implementing IFSPs and/or IEPs preferred.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Commitment to providing family-centered services and individualized support.

• Competitive compensation.

• Full-time assignment with a consistent school schedule.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Dedicated recruiter and ongoing support.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children and their families during critical developmental years.

Join Birch Agency and help young children build foundational developmental skills while supporting families through high-quality early childhood special education services during this maternity leave assignment through December 18, 2026.

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