Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Birth-5 (Long Term Substitute) - ECFC

Independent School District 15; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan: 403(b)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Independent School District 15 in the St. Francis Area Schools district seeks an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to cover a maternity leave.

The role serves families and students in the birth-3 age range and may support the district's inclusive preschool program, collaborating with a team to assess needs and provide direct services to eligible children. The position requires Minnesota ECSE licensure and a valid driver’s license, with 69 duty days per year and 8-hour days (8:00 am -

Qualifications

• Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education.
• Experience in this field preferred; home-based and/or early childhood setting experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation for district travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education services to preschool-age children birth to three.
• Conduct assessments and develop/write IEPs and documentation per district/MDE requirements.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with families and staff to coordinate services.

Skills

Child growth

Coaching principles

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Minnesota ECSE teaching license

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Special Education Teaching/Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education
• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Location: Early Childhood Family Center
• Date Available: 12/11/2026
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

Summary of Position: This position is to cover a maternity leave for an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. This position will work with families and students in the birth-3 age range. The teacher will work with a team of staff to assess, identify, and provide direct services to students that qualify for early intervention services. If needed, this position could support students in our inclusive preschool program.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education; and/or experience in this field; prefer previous experience in working with students with disabilities in a home-based and/or early childhood setting; must have a valid driver's license and transportation for travel throughout district/traveling to homes.

Job Details

Duty Days Per Year: 69 days

Hours Per Day: 8 hours (8:00 am - 4:00 pm), have a calendar that will be followed

Type of Position: Temporary

Salary: $49,866 - $92,810 Prorated According to the Teachers Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position: Kandi Danielson, Early Childhood Special Education Program Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledgeof child growth and development, principles of coaching, effective communication skills, and the ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with students and families.
• This position requires direct special education services within a preschool setting, completing assessments, and potential of family consultation to be provided in the home setting for children ages birth to three with special needs.
• Perform age appropriate educational assessments with children in the home and/or early childhood setting.
• Develop, write, and implement appropriate IEPs and other documentation required by St. Francis Area Schools and MDE.
• Attend and facilitate IEP meetings for assigned students.
• Work in a team setting to provide effective educational opportunities that will assist children and their families in achieving their individual outcomes as well as working with families to coordinate and integrate educational services, social services, health services, and parent education.
• Assist Early Childhood staff in child find activities.
• Model appropriate adult/child interaction.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.31% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

District Information

District Information: Independent School District 15 - St. Francis Area Schools is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles with our early childhood center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one vocational/ALC center. Our school district annually educates more than 4,700 students and employs more than 800 staff members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.