Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

About the role

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher position is available at People Incorporated's state-of-the-art Early Education Center in Fall River, MA. This full-time position operates on a Monday-Friday schedule, offering $30.00 per hour with an annual equivalent of $62,400.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with early childhood and special education best practices
• Support children with developmental delays, behavioral needs, and diverse learning styles
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches to support children experiencing behavioral challenges
• Develop and implement individualized strategies consistent with IEPs, behavior plans, and therapeutic recommendations when appropriate
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that promotes learning and emotional regulation
• Collaborate with families, behavior specialists, program leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support each child’s developmental progress
• Document progress, maintain required records, and support compliance with regulatory standards
• Foster strong social-emotional development and positive peer interactions
• Collaborate with administrators and specialists to address the diverse needs of children and ensure inclusive, culturally responsive practices
• Help to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Massachusetts EEC licensing standards, CACFP, and NAEYC accreditation criteria
• Facilitate team meetings, professional learning communities, and reflective teaching practices to foster a culture of collaboration and growth
• Maintain program and Agency-required certifications and training
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the program and its educators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field
• MA DESE Certification in one of the following areas: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK-2; PreK-8 or Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities PreK-2
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children with behavioral challenges in early education or special education settings
• Demonstrated experience implementing PBIS frameworks
• Strong skills in behavior management, crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques
• Experience supporting children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, or behavioral needs preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain a calm, supportive presence in challenging situations

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis
• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive