Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Mounds View Public Schools - 3.5 Shoreview, MN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Life insurance Qualifications Behavior management for students with special needs Professional collaboration in IEP development Student performance assessment strategies Caseload management Student record keeping Regulatory compliance Early childhood education Local agency collaboration HIPAA Student performance data analysis Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Mid-level Performance management School legal knowledge Classroom behavior modification Curriculum implementation Team management Conflict management Personnel management in education Working with students with special education needs Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Collaborative teaching Crisis management Communication skills Special Education Certification Community resource coordination

Full Job Description JobID:

8184

Position Type:

Special Education Teaching/Special Ed -

ECSE Date Posted:

5/1/2026

Location:

Early Childhood Education Center Position:

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher -

ECSE Work Schedule:

Full-time, 186 duty days

Start Date:

August 31, 2026 (New teacher professional development is required from August 17-19)

Pay:

Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement

Benefits:

Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits

Required Qualifications:

Valid MN teaching license in early childhood special education, ages birth-age 6 Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and experience with due process procedures Excellent communication skills Experience with conflict resolution Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response

Responsibilities:

Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports. Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents. Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation. Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals. Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments. Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students' IEP goals. Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child. Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities. Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results. Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.) Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education. Collaborate with related service providers. Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers. Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family. Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration. Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed. Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents. Attend cluster meetings related to special education. Other related duties as assigned.