ECSE Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction aligned with the PreK Guidelines and individualized IEP goals.
• Implement evidence-based practices (e.g., ABA, structured teaching, AAC integration, visual supports, discrete trial training, naturalistic teaching strategies).
• Provide explicit instruction in communication, social skills, early literacy, numeracy, adaptive behavior, and functional living skills.
• Use progress monitoring, data collection, and assessment tools (e.g., Brigance, Circle, VB-MAPP) to drive instructional decisions.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA and Texas Education Agency requirements.
• Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of student abilities, including non-verbal learners, students with complex communication needs, and those requiring significant behavior support.
• Participate in ARD meetings, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Work as part of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to ensure consistency and equity across ECSE and primary classrooms.
• Collaborate daily with paraprofessionals, LSSPs/BCBAs, Speech/OT providers, and families to support whole-child development.
• Foster strong family partnerships through ongoing communication, progress updates, and parent training opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a structured, predictable, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support student independence, self-advocacy, and self-regulation through positive behavior interventions.
• Contribute to a school culture that values equity, inclusion, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education (EC–12 or EC–6/1st grade range).
• Knowledge of special education law, ARD/IEP processes, and compliance requirements.
• PREFERRED: Teaching experience with students with autism or in an ECSE/self-contained special education setting. Familiarity with structured teaching frameworks (TEACCH, SCERTS, ABA principles, AAC devices).
• Strong skills in data collection, instructional technology, and collaborative teaching.

Competencies & Beliefs

• Belief that all students can learn and succeed with the right supports.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices for students with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, flexibility, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.