Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for Westermann Preschool. This full-time on-site role requires evaluating young students and coordinating services to support learners ages 2.5–5 with disabilities.

The candidate will collaborate with general and special education teams, implement appropriate programs, and push into inclusive settings to ensure meaningful access and progress for students with IEPs.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid MichiganEarly Childhood certification (ZA/ZS).
• Experience with infants to preschoolers and with children with special needs is required.
• Familiarity with assessment, evaluation, and implementing IEPs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate preschool students to determine eligibility for special education and update present levels.
• Recommend and implement appropriate programs for ages 2.5–5 with disabilities.
• Coordinate teacher caseload and collaborate with general and special education teams.
• Push into inclusive preschool settings to support students with IEPs.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance on site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate (ZA/ZS)

Experience with infants to preschoolers

Experience with preschoolers with special needs

Experience with assessment and evaluation

Experience writing and implementing IEPs

Job description

POSITION TITLE Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

FTE 1.0

POSITION LOCATION Westermann Preschool

SALARY AAEA Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Current, valid Michigan teaching certificate with Early Childhood (ZA) or Early Childhood Special Education (ZS).
• Teaching experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Experience with preschool children with special needs.
• Experience with assessment and evaluation.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Infant Mental Health training.
• Experience working within inclusive preschool settings

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate preschool students to determine eligibility for special education or to update current present levels.
• Recommend and implement appropriate programs for special education students ages 2.5 - 5 years.
• Coordinate teacher caseload.
• Collaborate with general education, special education and Early On teams.
• Push into inclusive preschool settings (either in the district or in the community) to assist teams in supporting the needs of students with IEPs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This is a full time position, requiring regular reliable and predictable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form

REASONING ABILITY

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Interact with the public and other staff as required.
• Apply knowledge of current replicated research and techniques related to sensory issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.