Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood

Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood

Department: Special Education
Reports To: Special Education Supervisor

Summary:

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.     

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Special Education Teacher shall have duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receive, record, and follow up on referrals for individuals 0-5 years of age.
• Complete observations in the home or preschool classrooms as appropriate.  
• Participate in the development of IFSPs/IEPs, complete MET reports and related paperwork, and attend/facilitate IFSP or IEP meetings as required.  
• Provide home teaching services to early childhood students, ages 0-5, who are eligible for special education services.
• Complete follow up services when needed.
• Provide parent training and/or group meetings. 
• Conduct inservices and public relations activities related to students ages 0-5 when requested.
• Carry out child find responsibilities as outlined by the Supervisor and/or Director of Special Education.
• Evaluate students as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team.
• Communicate assessment results to parents.
• Write and teach to annual goals and short term instructional objectives, outlined in the IFSP/IEP.
• Comply with Part C and Part B of IDEA to align with legal requirements for special education.
• Take progress monitoring data and complete progress reports. 
• Collaborate with parents, staff and/or administrators to develop educational interventions, behavioral management plans and teaching strategies. 
• Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required.
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace through their employment in the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Special Education Teacher must be able to do the following:

• May be required to grasp, push, reach, or stoop/kneel/crouch.
• May occasionally be required to lift up to 20 pounds, rarely up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive to other locations
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movements to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance. Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation. 
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace through their employment in the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
• Endorsement in Early Childhood (ZS).
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate. 
• Additional Special Education endorsements preferred but not required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have own transportation to and from assignments.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check.

Salary Range: The salary will be commensurate with education and demonstrated experience of the successful candidate to fulfill the requirements of the position as determined by administration.

Application Process: Qualified applicants should apply online at www.amaesd.org.

Posted: October 13, 2025

Posting Expires: Open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled upon application.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program activity, service or in employment.