ECSE Teacher - ESY

Position Overview:
Hopkins Public Schools is seeking Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teachers and a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to support students eligible for Extended School Year (ESY) services. These positions will work in a self-contained classroom setting, serving students with moderate to severe disabilities. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, direct instruction, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Licensure: Special Education licensure required.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to implement special education interventions for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Instructional Skills: Ability to provide specialized instruction in reading, math, written language, and functional life skills.
• Behavior Management: Skilled in implementing structured behavior management strategies.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including paraprofessionals and related service providers.
• Cultural Competency: Commitment to working with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assessment & IEP Implementation: Proficiency in assessment, diagnostic skills, and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Speech-Language Pathologist Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Licensure & Credentials for speech pathologist: Master’s degree in Communication Disorders and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Licensure & Credentials for special education teacher: Licensed in early childhood special education
• Direct Therapy & Collaboration: Provide direct speech therapy, collaborate with special education staff, and consult with teachers to support students' communication needs.
• IEP Implementation: Develop and carry out ESY-specific IEP goals and objectives.
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): Familiarity with AAC systems and strategies to support students with complex communication needs.
• Team Consultation: Provide expertise and training for multi-disciplinary teams and paraprofessionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Interest in supporting students with diverse learning and communication needs.

Program Details:
Hours: 5.5 hours per day 4 hours for classroom set up and due process. This is a total of 70 hours.
HEA Union Contract
Range: MA: $50,702 - $82,203
Salary range to be prorated based on start date/FTE.
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
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