Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Byron Center Public Schools; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to support young children with disabilities in an inclusive learning environment. The role focuses on fostering cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor development, with emphasis on collaboration with families and staff.

The candidate will lead IEP meetings, monitor progress toward goals, and ensure compliant instructional planning in both general and self-contained settings. Regular in-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• ZE/ZA endorsement with additional Special Education Endorsement required or preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development.
• Experience with children ages 3-5 with diverse learning needs.
• Must meet all NCLB qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, positive, engaging classroom environment.
• Lead IEP meetings; monitor and document progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and staff to support student progress.
• Support participation in general and self-contained classrooms, promoting inclusive practices.
• Assist students with personal care needs as needed (toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Child development knowledge

IEP coordination

Parent communication

Collaboration in teams

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

ZS/ZA endorsement with Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

BCPS is seeking a passionate and qualified Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher to support the developmental and educational needs of young children with disabilities. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that promotes growth in all areas—cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment
• Lead Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings; oversee the implementation of IEPs; and monitor, collect, and document student progress toward IEP goals to ensure compliance and inform instructional decision-making
• Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and general education staff to support student progress
• Support student participation in both general education settings and self-contained classrooms, promoting inclusive practices whenever appropriate
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and mobility
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress
• This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• ZS (Early Childhood Special Education) or ZA (Early Childhood) endorsement with additional Special Education Endorsement required/preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development
• Experience working with children ages 3-5 with diverse learning needs
• Must meet all of the NCLB qualifications

BENEFITS & WAGE: Per Contract