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Start Your Online Application Now Date Closing: 04/17/2026 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION Position Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Department:Student Services Immediate Supervisor''s Position Title: Executive Director of Student Services FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $46,744 to $107,076 Annually General Summary of Purpose of Job: Provide specialized instruction, modifications and accommodations to early childhood students with disabilities. Follow all due process requirements under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Minnesota state statutes and rules. Provide direction to education support paraprofessionals on day-to-day activities for student achievement. SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide instruction and case management for 3 to 5 year old early childhood special education students. Complete special education due process including evaluation reports, IEPs, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, progress reports, and related documents. Consult with other educators, staff and parents in developing specialized educational programs for students. Consult with other educators, staff and parents in the management and data collection around results of specialized programs. Assist in making changes and adjustments to instructional techniques and accommodations and modifications for students. Participate with families at school conferences and special education meetings such as annual IEP meetings, evaluation results meetings, etc. Communicate with appropriate teachers and other district staff personnel as necessary on educational matters. Promote family attendance and involvement in school conferences and events. Provide education to families as requested by the principal, teacher, or district staff. Promote full consideration of individual needs of learners with disabilities in the academic environment. Deliver the district''s written, taught and assessed curriculum. Adhere to all district policies and procedures. Support the district''s mission, vision and values. Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members. Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies. Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance. Other duties as assigned. SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education and experience required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following: X Bachelor''s Degree in Special Education or a related field X Current Minnesota Teacher licensure in Early Childhood Special Education or ability to obtain an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or Tier 2 license LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: (Identify licenses/certification required upon hiring: Valid Minnesota Teaching License or five (5) or more years of teaching experience Licensure Requirement (State Law): In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.261, educators working in public preschool, School Readiness, and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs within school districts and charter schools are required to hold a valid Minnesota teaching license by July 1, 2028. Educators with five (5) or more years of relevant teaching experience prior to September 2028 may qualify for an exemption under this law. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent communication skills with families, students and staff. Excellent speaking and writing skills. Sensitivity and compassion for the needs and issues for families and students with disabilities. Desire to provide assistance and advocacy to families and children with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, and school personnel. Knowledge of and understanding for the legal and ethical requirement to keep information about students and families confidential. Excellent teaching skills. Excellent technology skills. Commitment to working effectively with culturally, economically and socially diverse students and families. Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students Physical Requirements The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to kneel, reach, stand, walk and climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental 403(b) retirement with district match TRA (Teacher Retirement Association) benefits Flexible spending account Paid time off and leave benefits Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teachers'' Collectively Bargained Agreement. Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract. South St. Paul Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online