Special Education Teacher - Andover, Minnesota

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Job Description

Make a significant impact on the lives of young children by supporting their early development in a dynamic educational environment. This contract opportunity is tailored for a dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher eager to provide individualized care and instruction to preschoolers, ages 3-5, with diverse needs. Youll play a vital role in an ECSE center-based program that emphasizes playful, intentional learning to lay the foundation for future growth.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Current Early Childhood Special Education licensure required
• Previous experience as a Special Education Teacher (preschool/early childhood preferred)
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Experience conducting assessments and utilizing data to inform instruction
• Skilled in collaborating with families, instructional teams, and related service providers
• Strong understanding of positive behavior supports and social-emotional learning strategies

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary instructor and supporter for preschool children with a range of disabilities, addressing cognitive, social, emotional, communicative, and physical goals
• Develop, review, and update IEPs; regularly monitor and report student progress
• Embed intervention services within daily routines and play-based activities to encourage holistic growth
• Conduct individual assessments and classroom observations to guide eligibility and goal-setting processes
• Offer training, feedback, and ongoing support to paraprofessionals working directly with students
• Foster inclusive, engaging classroom environments through proactive behavioral and engagement strategies
• Collaborate regularly with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive support for each child

This full-time, Monday-Friday position offers consistent hours (8:00-4:00) with both morning and afternoon sessions at a dedicated ECSE center.

If youre passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply and become a driving force in childrens playful beginnings and lifelong learning journey.

Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $39.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.