Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Van Buren Intermediate School District•Lawrence, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job goals of the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher are to plan and deliver highly effective, specialized instruction aligned to state standards in collaboration with program support staff, design comprehensive individualized programs for preschool age students enrolled in a non-categorical Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Classroom, and to ensure that each student’s program is implemented with fidelity and leads to positive student outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education required
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education is required (ZS)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Early Childhood classrooms is preferred.
Special education teaching experience preferred.
Ability to create a positive classroom environment where students feel valued and flourish
Understanding of State Standards and how to scaffold instruction so students with disabilities have meaningful access to content
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive classroom foundation of universal supports for students as it relates to instruction, behavior and communication.
Demonstrate effective instructional and behavioral management techniques.
Demonstrate effective leadership and direction to classroom aides.
Select and maintain instructional programs, materials and supplies for program.
Effectively communicate, consult and team with parents, staff, agencies and others.
Implement and maintain an effective record keeping system reflecting student progress and other pertinent information.
Coordinate services for students within respective classroom.
Accept personal responsibility for professional development.
Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established time lines.
Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.