Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the  School Year

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Early Childhood Special Education
• Date Posted:
  2/2/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/19/2026

New Hope Learning Center

189-day calendar stretched across 12 months

Salary and benefits based on the current Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Plans curriculum, lessons and teaching methods.
• Reports to appropriate special education supervisory staff and principals.
• Provides support and special education services to students in the ECSE program.
• Perform necessary assessment and evaluation procedures for special education students.
• Provide an individualized educational program for students based upon needs identified by evaluation.
• Follow necessary due process procedures and case management responsibilities.
• Facilitate inclusive opportunities when appropriate.
• Be an advocate for students and assist in carrying out department and school district goals.
• Collaborate with Early Learning and district colleagues, other specialists and outside agencies.
• Supervise and direct the work of non-licensed support staff in the classroom.
• Communicate with IEP team members and families/caregivers.
• Active engagement in professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current Minnesota Early Childhood Special Education license

• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds for students who are wheelchair-bound and students with other special needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.