Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Teacher – Early Childhood Special Education, Ages Three to Five

Special Education and Early Childhood (ZS) Employment Type: Long-Term Contract | Year-to-Year Opportunity

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Teacher – Early Childhood Special Education to provide specialized instruction and support to children ages three to five with developmental and learning needs. The teacher will develop and deliver individualized instruction designed to support students' academic, developmental, behavioral, social, communication, and functional needs.

This is a long-term contract position with the potential to continue year after year, providing stability and continued work within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to children ages three to five
• Develop and implement individualized instructional strategies based on student needs
• Follow and implement student IEPs and individualized educational goals
• Adapt curriculum, activities, assignments, and instructional materials to support individual learning needs
• Monitor and document student academic, developmental, behavioral, social, communication, and functional progress
• Support students in developing communication, social, cognitive, motor, and independent living skills
• Create a structured, safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Implement appropriate instructional and behavioral strategies
• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, therapists, administrators, and other support personnel
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress and educational needs
• Maintain accurate student records and required special education documentation
• Participate in IEP meetings and other student support meetings as required
• Provide individualized support based on students' abilities and developmental needs
• Encourage student participation, independence, development, and growth
• Follow school policies, procedures, and applicable special education and early childhood requirements

Qualifications

• Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate certification in Special Education and Early Childhood (ZS)
• T2EA certification accepted
• Experience working with children ages three to five preferred
• Experience in early childhood special education preferred
• Knowledge of special education and early childhood instructional strategies
• Understanding of IEPs and individualized instruction
• Ability to modify curriculum, activities, and instructional materials based on student needs
• Ability to support academic, behavioral, social, communication, developmental, and functional growth
• Classroom management and organizational skills
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, therapists, and administrators
• Patient, flexible, and student-focused approach
• Ability to create a safe, structured, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment

Position Details

• Position: Teacher – Early Childhood Special Education, Ages Three to Five
• Specialty: Special Education and Early Childhood (ZS)
• Certification: Michigan Teaching Certificate or T2EA
• Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
• Contract: Year-to-Year / Long-Term Opportunity
• Location: Detroit, MI

This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential for continued placement year after year.

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