Special Education Teacher - ECE

Young World Physical Education; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 50,500 - 69,171; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

20-22% employer contribution to PERA retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free CMC credits

Job summary

A dedicated school district in Edwards, Colorado is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Early Childhood Education. The role emphasizes collaboration with other educators, maintaining special education records, and helping to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Applicants must hold relevant educational qualifications and a valid Colorado teacher certification. The position offers a competitive salary range from $50,500 to $69,171, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's in Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent.
• Active teacher certification or license from Colorado is required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead preschool Special Education Team for evaluations and services.
• Maintain special education records confidentially and accurately.
• Develop and implement student IEPs with a team.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

Education

Masters in Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent coursework

Active teacher certification or license issued by the State of Colorado

Job description

Special Education Teacher - ECE -

• Eagle County School District Early Childhood Education • Edwards, Colorado • Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5624829

Application Deadline: May 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 31, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Early Childhood Education

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For full time employees

Hiring Salary Range: $50,500 - 69,171 per year

For the most current salary schedules, please visit https://www.eagleschools.net/departments/finance/salary-schedules

Summary of Job Description:

Responsible for multidisciplinary special education, including assessment of children, reporting and paperwork. Adapts instruction to meet the learning needs of all students increasing the probability of advancing their learning and meeting their established goals. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff and community members. Assures all procedures and policies are clearly communicated and followed, including but not limited to: ECSD Policies, Federal and State IDEA laws, Colorado Health and Human Services Licensing Requirements, Colorado Department of Education Rules and Head Start Performance Standards.

Supervised By: Director Early Childhood Department

Assist in Supervision Of: Special Education Teacher Assistants

Essential Job Elements:

• Effectively leads preschool Special Education Team to evaluate, helps determine eligibility and provides appropriate services for students with disabilities.
• Maintains required and needed student special education records in an accurate, thorough, confidential, and timely manner.
• Partners with General Education Early Childhood Teacher to serve as instructional leader for the program.
• Apply skills in observation, diagnosis, and data collection.
• Analyzes behaviors and applies a variety of interventions that facilitate positive behavior changes.
• Identifies physical and emotional factors in the environment that impact student learning.
• Actively participates in staffings, helps develop and implement student IEPs.
• Provides parents with written information regarding their child’s progress toward meeting IEP goals on the same schedule as all children in the ECSD Preschool Program and attend Parent-Teacher Conferences for those children on IEPs.
• Collaborates with building/district staff members to develop a special education program that provides the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities through a full spectrum of educational services and that enables students to obtain reasonable educational benefit.
• Effectively communicate the needs of students with disabilities and collaboratively problem-solves with parents, teachers, specialists, and administrators.
• Develops accommodations and modifications of curriculum, instruction, and adjustments in environment increasing the probability of improvement in student performance.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates and coordinates with a team of related service providers, as well as necessary administrators and attends ECE Department Trainings and required meetings.
• Coordinates transitions from Part C (infant/toddler early intervention programs) to Part B (three to five year old intervention programs) and transitions from district preschool to kindergarten.

Contacts

Students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent coursework approved by Colorado Department of Education.
• Active teacher certification or license issued by the State of Colorado required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

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Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Salary: $50,500 to $69,171 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Early Childhood Education

The Eagle County School District Early Childhood Program is a blended, center-based program that includes Head Start, Colorado Universal Preschool, Early Childhood Special Education, and traditional preschool programming. Recognizing the importance of early childhood experiences on school success, ECSD continues to take an active role in fully integrating early childhood programs into the district. The Early Childhood Program values small class sizes, low teacher-child ratios, individualized programs, and building collaborative partnerships with families. We help our children develop the skills they need to be ready to start their elementary education based on the Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Shelley Smith , Director ECE Dept
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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