Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) (2026-2027 School Year)

Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) (2026-2027 School Year) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Min: $62,750 JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher position is designed for the educator who strives to positively impact classroom success for preschool students eligible for special education supports and services in a general education preschool setting. The ECSE Teacher is responsible for providing preschool students aged 3‑5 with a comprehensive continuum of services for identified delays in one or more of five developmental areas. Instruction is delivered in pre‑academics, social/emotional skills, building student independence with self‑help skills, and building communication and motor skills. The continuum of services includes a blended pre‑k inclusion (co‑teaching) model and self‑contained settings. The work of the ECSE Teacher is driven by the general education curriculum, preschool alternative curriculum, district policies and procedures that guide instruction and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of students, and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned Preferred: One year of student teaching or approved internship Valid Texas ESL teaching certificate Special Knowledge/Skills Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students, manage behavior and collaborate in learning environment Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Strong technology skills including technology integration Knowledge of early childhood development and instruction Flexible and patient Major Responsibilities and Duties Develop and implement instructional plans to assist students in accessing the general curriculum and meeting curriculum standards Actively participate in Data Drive Action Planning (DDAP) Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with general education teachers to plan, practice, and provide accommodations to meet student needs Provide instruction with the general education teacher in accordance with trained models of collaborative instruction and support Prepare and document lesson plans in accordance with district standards and procedures Teach alternate curriculum based on prerequisites and essential skills of the TEKS Teach student pre‑academics, social/emotional skills, build independence with self‑help skills, and build communication and motor skills Provide opportunities for students to engage with peers in academic and nonacademic settings Implement individual education plans (IEPs), monitor and document student progress Provide parents written information regarding student progress on IEP goals and objectives at least once per grading period, according to district and ARD guidelines Maintain confidentiality of student and parent information Develop IEP goals and objectives based on formal and informal evaluation methods Maintain appropriate data collection each grading period and follow grade‑level grading expectations using a variety of data collection tools to assess student skills and progress in the general curriculum Maintain complete and accurate paperwork needed for compliance purposes in the campus student folder Maintain complete and accurate documentation of services provided to students including time, student name and description of services provided as they relate to the implementation of the student’s IEP Maintain lesson plans, or data collection forms indicating objectives addressed, activities planned, and attendance Prepare and incorporate lesson plan materials and other materials needed for student IEP goals and objectives Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, staff support activities and other professional opportunities Serve as the student’s Case Manager, including: Coordinate and document the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee for each student Ensure that students have appropriately written Standards‑Based Individualized Education Programs (SBIEP) Ensure that the IEP is being implemented, with fidelity in all school settings Evaluate and monitor individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection Participate in placement decisions based on educational, social, and behavioral data presented to the committee Maintain documentation of implementation of services in accordance with the students’ Individual Educational Plans Ensure the distribution of appropriate paperwork (including accommodations and deliberations) to all assigned teachers (both general and special education) Provide ongoing supports and training for the ECSE paraprofessional Collaborate as needed with campus personnel and Related Services to provide the most appropriate services for students with suspected or confirmed communication disabilities Routinely and professionally provide information to parents about services that are available through Medicaid, the State of Texas, and other community organizations Perform all other duties as assigned Working Conditions The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non‑ambulatory students. Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Job Details Job ID: 5575218 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Yesterday Starting Date: Immediately Days per Year: 187 Reports To: Principal Position Type Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education