Teacher (Special Education) (2026 - 2027

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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Plans for and provides developmentally appropriate classroom instruction for preschool special education students ranging in age from three to five; assesses and encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment. Engages parents in supporting the developmental needs of children, and supervises the Teacher Assistant(s).

• Training and/or experience teaching and working with preschool special education populations desirable.
• Must be able to work with preschool special needs students with a range of abilities including but not limited to deficits in: cognitive skills, behavior skills, social skills, self-help skills, motor impediment, and communication skills.
• Ability to manipulate, maneuver, and train as it pertains to adaptive equipment and/or special situations (re: wheelchairs, Ankle-foot orthoses, medically fragile).
• Must be a team player with a solid understanding of personal limitations and range of expertise, be committed to own personal growth and show evidence of previous satisfaction in working with families.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and have a high level of energy.
• High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting federal and district, and local deadlines.
• Ability to meet the public and the parents in a professional manner.
• Ensure confidentiality of student records in order to protect students' and parents' privacy rights.
• Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word. Proficient computer skills. Ability to communicate via network e-mail.
• Must be available for program events and activities at scheduled times, which can include evenings and some weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preschool Special Education Teachers are responsible for carrying out the following functions for children in their classroom:
• Provides early childhood education to students enrolled in the program at times scheduled and according to local, state, and Early Reading First requirements.
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans based on curricula resources in conjunction with standards-based instruction in a self-contained or collaborative setting.
• Collaborates in the implementation of designated curriculum.
• Administers, collects and maintains ongoing child screening and assessments.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file/update reports (Including IEP's & data collection as specified by IEP)
• Maintains confidentiality of student and family information and maintains records in a locked cabinet or drawer.
• Models positive teaching and parenting strategies to parents.
• Attends and actively participates in scheduled Preschool Special Education and Office of Early Learning professional learning, other assigned meetings and activities that support growth in a wide variety of skills, including listening, goal setting, fostering independence, managing difficult situations, building trust, and other specialty related training.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with parents/guardians as well as young children using multiple communication methods while modeling the correct use of language, oral and written.
• Follows lines of communication.
• Provides parent/teacher conferences 2 times a year and is available to parents for additional conferences as needed.
• Maintains all files in a well organized manner and complies with timelines.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Works cooperatively with school administrators, support personnel, colleagues and parents.
• Engages in co-planning with team, therapists, and regular interns.
• Assembles participants and conducts IEP meetings for students on caseload, meeting timelines.
• Supervises and mentors students, classroom assistant, and interns.
• Provides adequate information and materials for substitute teachers.
• Assist families in setting family goals and implementation of services to achieve goals.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations and board of education policies.
• Implements and train…