Special Education Early Childhood Self-Contained Teacher

Special Education Early Childhood Self-Contained Teacher

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Romulus Early Childhood Center
• Date Available:
  
  School Year
• District:
  Romulus Community Schools

POSITION TITLE:

Special Education Early Childhood Self Contained Teacher

DEPARTMENT:
Special Education

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal / Director of Special Services

PAY

SCHEDULE:

As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience

EFFECTIVE:  School Year

• Valid Michigan Special Education Certification with endorsement in EI, ASD, CI, or LD. (Endorsement in Autism preferred)
• Must have endorsement of ZS or ZA for early childhood education.
• Two (2) years teaching experience preferred
• Aware of the physical, social, emotional, and mental development of the learner
• Proficient and knowledgeable in the subject area
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of data and how it is used to inform instruction
• Proficient with technology as a instructional tool
• Experience working in an Early Childhood Special Education Classroom preferred
• Experience with inclusive preschool programming preferred
• Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs preferred
• Training in behavior support, trauma‑informed practices, or social‑emotional learning preferred
• Knowledge of transition planning from preschool to kindergarten preferred

• Determine instructional needs of students based on IEP assessment data and district curriculum.
• Provide direct and/or supplemental instruction to students.
• Evaluate students’ current levels of academic performance using district standard for Special Education Testing (NWEA) and assessment data of progress toward IEP goals and the curriculum.
• Serve/participate on Multi‑Disciplinary Team.
• Manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning.
• Apply knowledge of Co‑teaching and PBIS best practices to meet student needs.
• Monitor progress and accommodate curriculum to support academic achievement.
• Coordinate with general education teachers, parents, and building staff to facilitate student progress and growth.
• Facilitate parent meetings such as parent‑teacher conferences and IEPs.
• Effectively communicate with students and parents regarding students’ goals and progress.
• Coordinate and plan classroom activities with general education staff to meet curriculum expectations and IEP goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

• The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist while performing their job duties.
• The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.
• The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee will have extensive verbal communication with administrators, staff, students, parents, & guests to communicate, to receive, and exchange information.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned work location during the day.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office and school environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well‑being of students.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from soft to moderately loud.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians, and with the public.