Special Education Early Childhood Teacher

Achieve Language Academy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A language academy in the United States is looking for a Special Education Early Childhood Teacher to manage screenings and ensure compliance within the department. The successful candidate will have a valid teaching license, at least 5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include staff training, process management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to support diverse student needs. This role offers the opportunity to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Skilled in developing materials for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct Early Childhood Screenings at ALA.
• Create processes with the Special Education Coordinator.
• Train staff on procedures and paperwork compliance.
• Lead Monitoring and Compliance reviews.

Skills

Effective communication

Training and supervision

Conflict resolution

Mentoring

Education

Valid Special Education teaching license

Master's Degree in special education

Job description

Special Education Early Childhood Teacher

Job Summary: Manage and conduct Early Childhood Screenings (ECS) at ALA.

Responsibilities

• Regularly meet and plan with the Special Education Coordinator to create processes and procedures to ensure a consistent department.
• With Special Education Coordinator, create and review required materials for MDE (e.g. TSES manual).
• Work with special education teaching programs to coordinate student teaching and field placements.
• Train staff on processes and procedures within the department.
• Review paperwork for Due Process compliance and act as point of contact for Due Process questions.
• Create and provide templates for Due Process paperwork to ensure consistency across the department.
• Facilitate conflict resolution meetings between special education teachers and general education teachers.
• Attend Monitoring and Compliance MDE trainings.
• Lead Monitoring and Compliance reviews.
• Train, supervise and oversee scheduling for paraprofessionals.
• Identify and train on appropriate Tier II interventions for CTARS plans.
• Work with Special Education Coordinator in assisting with complex student/parent needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Minimum of 5 years experience or more of special education teaching and mentoring special education.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, school staff, administration and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A Masters Degree in special education is preferred.