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Start Your Online Application Now The Austin Public School District is seeking to hire a Part Time .5 FTE Early Childhood Special Education Facilitator/Instruction and Inclusion Coach Austin Public Schools (APS) is a world-class public school district located in Austin, MN. We employ over 800 full- and part-time staff and serve more than 5,000 students from diverse backgrounds. We are seeking a Part-Time (.5 FTE) Early Childhood Special Education Facilitator / Instruction & Inclusion Coach to support high-quality instruction and further APS''s mission to ensure success for all learners. Qualifications Current or eligible Minnesota teaching license issued by PELSB. Experience in multicultural education preferred. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth through coursework, research, collaboration, and/or job-embedded learning. Strong knowledge of early childhood education, special education practices, instructional strategies, data-informed decision-making, and classroom management. Understanding of student learning needs?academic, social, emotional, and behavioral. Primary Purpose The ECSE Facilitator / Instruction & Inclusion Coach supports educator growth, instructional excellence, and inclusive practices across early childhood programs. This position provides coaching to special educators, supports general education collaboration, and ensures due process compliance for Early Childhood Special Education. Work will be directed by the Executive Director of Special Services, in collaboration with the Principal/Program Director, aligned to the APS Strategic Plan and Site Improvement Plans. Essential Functions Instructional Coaching & Professional Learning Build staff capacity in specialized instruction, inclusive practices, data-driven decision-making, and MTSS-aligned supports in early childhood settings (birth?age 5). Provide on-site coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving for ECSE teachers. Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing development for paraprofessionals. Participate in professional learning, conferences, workshops, and district development to refine coaching practices. Collaboration & Systems Alignment Collaborate with general education staff, building administrators, and district departments to develop integrated instructional systems for all learners. Work with building leadership to create schedules that reduce service barriers and maximize instructional access. Coordinate with PLCs, SSTs, ISTs, and MTSS Teams to align instruction, interventions, IEP goals, and programming decisions. Attend Site Leadership Meetings to maintain alignment between building initiatives and special education services. Support district special education improvement efforts, including curriculum review and implementation cycles. Special Education Compliance & Due Process Support IEP teams with data interpretation, intervention planning, and service alignment, including ESY determinations. Facilitate the Early Childhood Special Education referral process (Help Me Grow). Coordinate Early Childhood Screenings in partnership with district teams. Ensure fidelity to due process, procedural requirements, and state/federal regulations. Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job: Prior successful experience in multicultural education desirable. Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students'' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective. Salary/Benefits: Annual Salary Range is according to education and experience. Also includes a competitive benefits package of paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the AEA Working Agreement located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at www.austin.k12.mn.us. Salary: The salary range for the position is outlined on page 56 of the Austin Education Association Working Agreement: AEAWorkingAgreement.pdf Benefits: Benefits information is outlined on pages 17-18; 27-29 of this agreement: AEAWorkingAgreement.pdf Commitment to Equity: Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate . Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world . All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website. https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/school-board/strategic-plan . District Information: To learn more about Austin Public Schools, visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/ Application Procedure: Apply online at Employment - Austin Public Schools | Inspire. Empower. Accelerate. As Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available. 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