PreK-Gr. 1 Special Education Teacher (Anticipated Fall 2026)

About the role

Falmouth Elementary School seeks a dynamic and innovative early childhood special educator to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they receive an inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive special education services to students with disabilities and developmental delays in grades PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade.
• Serve as case manager for students with IEPs in early learning settings.
• Collaborate with early childhood team including teachers, services providers, and administrators to support inclusive special education services.
• Conduct educational assessments, including formal assessments as part of the special education evaluation process.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to support student programming.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations regarding special education.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Advises special education director and other administrators on expansion of PreK special education services.

Qualifications

• Must hold (or be eligible to hold) the required certification 282, Teacher of Students with Disabilities (PreK).
• Experience in early childhood settings.
• Familiarity with standardized early childhood educational assessments (e.g., Battelle Developmental Inventory, Brigance).
• Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using technology and adaptive tools to support student learning.
• Ability to plan and deliver specially designed instruction, differentiate instruction, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Ability to supervise and support educational technicians.

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of special education laws and best practices.
• Proficiency in using technology and adaptive tools.

Benefits

Pay commensurate with education and experience (per teacher scale). Comprehensive and generous benefits package included.

Pay

Pay commensurate with education and experience (per teacher scale).

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive and generous benefits package included.