CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Location: Charlotte Public Schools, Galewood Early Elementary

Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Status: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher is a strong teacher leader responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to preschool-aged children with disabilities in accordance with IDEA, MARSE, and district procedures. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment to foster student growth in communication, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, early literacy, mathematics, and motor skills, ensuring all FAPE requirements are met in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Certification & Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
Compliance with MARSE R 340.1795: Must possess an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education (ZS), Early Childhood General and Special Education, or a major/minor in Early Childhood Education/Child Growth and Development with full department approval.
Able to meet state and federal guidelines to be considered "Highly Qualified."
Knowledge of IEP development, assessment, progress monitoring, and state/federal mandates affecting student programming.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience supporting students with autism and developmental disabilities in a preschool setting.
Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and standards-based early childhood curriculum.
Ability to collaborate effectively with families, related service providers, and community agencies.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction and appropriate interventions/accommodations aligned with student IEPs.
Develop, facilitate, and monitor instructional opportunities to ensure student growth.
Conduct and document assessments, progress monitoring, and Medicaid reporting.
Complete all required special education paperwork in a timely manner.
Collaborate with staff and families to provide appropriate programming and services.
Supervise and direct assigned paraprofessionals to support classroom goals.
Support positive student behavior through evidence-based interventions.
Participate in professional learning and district initiatives.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state requirements.

Charlotte Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher