Special Education Teacher - Minneapolis, MN

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Job Description

In this rewarding contract opportunity, youll impact the lives of young learners by supporting preschool-aged children with diverse needs as an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher. This position focuses on ages 3-5 in a center-based program dedicated to nurturing cognitive, social, emotional, communicative, and physical growth through engaging, play-based activities. Youll become a cornerstone for playful and developmentally appropriate interventionhelping set the stage for each childs future learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to support each child's unique abilities
• Conduct student assessments and classroom observations to guide eligibility decisions, instructional planning, and goal setting
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with families, general education teachers, and related service providers
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to paraprofessionals in the classroom
• Integrate intensive support into everyday routines, embedding interventions within play for small class sizes
• Utilize positive behavior supports and social-emotional learning strategies to foster a nurturing and engaging classroom environment

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Early Childhood Special Education licensure
• Experience working with preschool-aged children, ideally in a center-based or early intervention setting
• Strong ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Skilled in adapting instruction for diverse learning needs and promoting inclusive participation
• Knowledge of play-based and developmentally appropriate approaches for young children

This position runs Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with separate morning and afternoon class sessions. Youll be working in a supportive and cooperative school environment, with access to resources and collaboration from a dynamic team of professionals.

Take the next step toward making a difference in early childhood special educationapply today and empower young learners to thrive from the very beginning!

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.