Special Education Teacher-Early Childhood

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (or applicable state certification).
• Approval/endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education or Special Education appropriate for preschool-aged children.
• Knowledge of child development, early intervention practices, and special education law.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides specialized instruction and support services to preschool-aged children with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Responsible for developing and implementing IEPs, monitoring student progress, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary team members, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with special education regulations. Supports children\"s developmental, social-emotional, communication, and school-readiness skills in inclusive and specialized early childhood settings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct special education instruction to preschool students eligible for ECSE services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and objectives aligned with student needs and developmental standards.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions to support learning and development.
• Adapt curriculum, materials, and classroom environments to meet diverse student needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment and progress monitoring to evaluate student growth and inform instruction.
• Support student participation in inclusive preschool settings whenever appropriate.
• Collaborate with general education preschool staff, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, social workers, and other service providers.
• Consult with families regarding student progress, developmental needs, and strategies to support learning at home.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and eligibility determination meetings.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding early childhood special education practices and accommodations.
• Facilitate and participate in IEP team meetings.
• Develop compliant IEPs, present levels of performance, goals, service plans, and progress reports.
• Maintain accurate and timely special education records, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, state special education regulations, district policies, and procedural safeguards.
• Establish positive relationships with families and encourage active participation in the educational process.
• Communicate regularly regarding student progress, services, and developmental milestones.
• Support family understanding of special education processes and available community resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting.

• The employee must be able to use various instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee must use their hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for long periods.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: According to the Crestwood Federation of Teachers\" Contract

EVALUATION: Annual

SALARY: Commensurate with Teaching Contract Salary Schedule

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately for the 2026-27 School Year

DEADLINE: 6/12/2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Qualified and interested persons must apply online at the Crestwood Home page under employment. Please include a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, a copy of certificate(s), and transcripts. We no longer accept paper applications delivered via mail, in person, fax, or email. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Crestwood Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This document describes the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend the change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

The Crestwood Board of Education is committed to a nondiscrimination policy and providing equity in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Crestwood School District does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or its programs and activities.