<p>Job Description:</p> <p>ECSE Pre-K Educator: Architect of Inclusion</p> <p>Location: Duchesne (1), Commons Lane (2), Parker Road (1) Primary School</p> <p>Year: 2026-2027 School Year</p> <p>The Opportunity: Building the Foundation of Belonging</p> <p>In our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classrooms, we believe that every child's potential is limitless. We are looking for a passionate, certified Special Education Teacher who specializes in the "magic" of early childhood. You are the specialist who sees the brilliance in every scholar, regardless of their developmental path, and creates a classroom where "access" is the standard and "growth" is the celebration.</p> <p>Role Summary</p> <p>As an ECSE Pre-K Teacher, you will lead a specialized classroom environment for children ages 3-5 with identified disabilities. You will design and implement highly individualized, play-based instruction that aligns with both Missouri Early Learning Standards and specific IEP goals. Working at the heart of a collaborative team-including therapists, paraprofessionals, and families-you will foster a nurturing community where social-emotional wellbeing and academic readiness go hand-in-hand.</p> <p>Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications)</p> <ul> <li>Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Special Education (B-3). </li><li>Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required; Master's degree, preferred. </li><li>Master of Differentiation: You know how to take a single lesson and make it accessible for a student using a communication device, a student with sensory sensitivities, and a student working on fine motor goals. </li><li>Equity Champion: You are a fierce advocate for inclusive practices, ensuring your scholars are seen as vital members of the wider school community. </li><li>Relationship Builder: You understand that for many families, you are their first guide into the world of Special Education, and you lead that journey with empathy and clarity. </li></ul> <p>Your Impact (Key Duties)</p> <ul> <li>Lead the IEP Journey: Draft, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that are data-driven, compliant, and deeply personal to each child. </li><li>Inspire Through Play: Facilitate a "hands-on" learning environment where therapy goals (Speech, OT, PT) are seamlessly woven into daily centers and play. </li><li>Coordinate the Team: Lead your classroom paraprofessionals and partner with related service providers to ensure a consistent, "Whole Child" approach. </li><li>Empower Families: Provide regular, meaningful communication to parents, helping them celebrate milestones and navigate the transition to Kindergarten. </li><li>Cultivate Regulation: Use trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming strategies to help students learn to navigate their emotions and their environment safely. </li></ul> <p>Your Leadership Partners</p> <ul> <li>Primary Support: Director of Early Childhood </li></ul> <p>The Logistics of Your Success</p> <ul> <li>Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff </li><li>Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Days) </li><li>Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by experience and education. </li><li>Benefits: Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, and PSRS/PEERS Retirement). </li></ul> <p>The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support</p> <ul> <li>Collaborative Ecosystem: You aren't on an island; you are surrounded by a team of SLPs, OTs, and PTs dedicated to your students' success. </li><li>Mentorship that Matters: New ECSE teachers are paired with veteran mentors who understand the unique compliance and pedagogical needs of early childhood special education. </li><li>Professional Growth: Access to district-provided training in Conscious Discipline, specialized curricula, and the latest research in neurodiversity. </li><li>Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to the Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic. </li></ul> <p>Application Deadline: April 6, 2026</p> <p>Ready to help our youngest scholars find their path to brilliance? Join our fantastic team today!</p> <p>You are navigating off of REAP site to the district's posting.</p> <p>OK</p>