Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Jobs
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher jobs are open across public school districts, private special education centers, Head Start programs, and early intervention agencies, from entry-level to lead and program coordinator roles, with specializations in autism support, developmental delays, and inclusive classroom instruction. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Hot Springs, SD• Full-Time • 2026–2027 School Year
Pre-School | On-site | Competitive Pay
TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
This is a full-time opportunity with guaranteed hours, designated planning and documentation time, a manageable caseload, and support from both TheraPeds and the school district.
The Role
You'll work collaboratively with students, families, and school teams to provide individualized instruction and help students access their education, build skills, and make meaningful progress.
- Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction
- Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and services
- Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs
- Collect data and monitor academic, behavioral, and functional progress
- Complete progress reports, IEP documentation, and required records
- Conduct or participate in educational assessments and eligibility processes
- Serve as a case manager for assigned students
- Participate in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators
- Support positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation
- $45-$55 an hour
- Guaranteed hours
- 36-40 hours/week
- Full-time following the teacher/school calendar
- Designated planning, documentation, and administrative time
- Manageable caseload
- Clinical, educational, and administrative support
- Professional development opportunities
- TheraPeds professional community
- W-2 benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- 1099 independent contractor opportunities may be available
Requirements
Qualifications
We're looking for a Early Childhood Special Education Teacher who has:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field
- Valid South Dakota teaching license/certificate with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Birth–Grade 3 endorsement
- Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring, and special education procedures
- School-based special education experience preferred
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills
- Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Good organization and time-management skills
- Comfort with educational technology, data collection, and documentation
- Ability to complete required background clearances
Physical Requirements
- School-based special education is active and may require participation with students in a variety of educational environments and activities. The Special Education Teacher must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments.
- All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.
W-2 employees may be eligible for:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
- Competitive contract rates
- Benefit Resources
- Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
- Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.
Who We Are
TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization.
We understand the work because we've done the work. We partner with schools while supporting our providers with the clinical, administrative, and professional resources they need to be successful.
Our focus is on building strong teams, supporting our professionals, and providing high-quality services that make a meaningful difference for students.
Sound like a good fit? We'd love to connect.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Hot Springs, SD• Full-Time • 2026–2027 School Year
Pre-School | On-site | Competitive Pay
TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
This is a full-time opportunity with guaranteed hours, designated planning and documentation time, a manageable caseload, and support from both TheraPeds and the school district.
The Role
You'll work collaboratively with students, families, and school teams to provide individualized instruction and help students access their education, build skills, and make meaningful progress.
- Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction
- Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and services
- Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs
- Collect data and monitor academic, behavioral, and functional progress
- Complete progress reports, IEP documentation, and required records
- Conduct or participate in educational assessments and eligibility processes
- Serve as a case manager for assigned students
- Participate in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators
- Support positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation
- $45-$55 an hour
- Guaranteed hours
- 36-40 hours/week
- Full-time following the teacher/school calendar
- Designated planning, documentation, and administrative time
- Manageable caseload
- Clinical, educational, and administrative support
- Professional development opportunities
- TheraPeds professional community
- W-2 benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- 1099 independent contractor opportunities may be available
Requirements
Qualifications
We're looking for a Early Childhood Special Education Teacher who has:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field
- Valid South Dakota teaching license/certificate with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Birth–Grade 3 endorsement
- Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring, and special education procedures
- School-based special education experience preferred
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills
- Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Good organization and time-management skills
- Comfort with educational technology, data collection, and documentation
- Ability to complete required background clearances
Physical Requirements
- School-based special education is active and may require participation with students in a variety of educational environments and activities. The Special Education Teacher must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments.
- All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.
W-2 employees may be eligible for:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
- Competitive contract rates
- Benefit Resources
- Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
- Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.
Who We Are
TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization.
We understand the work because we've done the work. We partner with schools while supporting our providers with the clinical, administrative, and professional resources they need to be successful.
Our focus is on building strong teams, supporting our professionals, and providing high-quality services that make a meaningful difference for students.
Sound like a good fit? We'd love to connect.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in early childhood special education teacher jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in special education or early childhood special education
- Valid state teaching license with a special education or early childhood endorsement
- Experience developing, writing, and implementing Individualized Education Programs
- Knowledge of IDEA regulations and early intervention eligibility requirements
- Proficiency with developmental assessment tools such as the ASQ, DRDP, or Brigance
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, psychologists, and families
Tips for Your Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Job Search
Highlight your specific disability endorsements
List every state-issued special education endorsement, early childhood certification, and credential on your resume, including the issuing state. Hiring managers in this field screen for specific licensure before reading anything else, so burying credentials in a summary section costs you callbacks.
Tailor your resume to each age band
Roles serving birth-to-three, preschool, and kindergarten populations have different legal frameworks and assessment tools. Specify the exact age range you have experience with and name the curricula or developmental screening tools you used, such as the ASQ or DRDP.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists early childhood special education teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your caseload and IEP experience
Employers want to know how many students you managed at once and how many IEPs you wrote or co-wrote per year. Concrete numbers on your resume tell a hiring committee far more than phrases like 'experience with IEP development' and make it easier to match you to caseload size.
Prepare a lesson or intervention sample for interviews
Many early childhood special education interview panels ask candidates to demonstrate a brief activity or walk through a sample IEP goal. Have a ready example tied to a real developmental objective, and be prepared to explain how you would modify it for different ability levels.
Follow up with the special education coordinator directly
In school districts, the director of special education often has more influence over hiring than HR. After you apply, send a brief, professional note to that coordinator referencing the specific role. This is common practice in this field and rarely comes across as pushy.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most early childhood special education teachers?
The companies hiring the most early childhood special education teachers right now include Spring Independent School District, Michigan Association of School Boards, and Hopkins Public Schools, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Public school districts and Head Start programs consistently account for the largest volume of postings nationwide.
How many early childhood special education teacher jobs are remote?
About 11% of early childhood special education teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include early intervention service coordination, IEP consultation, and itinerant specialist positions that serve multiple school sites.
How do you become an early childhood special education teacher?
You become an early childhood special education teacher by earning a bachelor's degree in special education or early childhood education, completing a supervised student teaching placement in a special education setting, and obtaining your state teaching license with the appropriate special education endorsement. Some states also require a separate early childhood credential. Many educators add a master's degree over time to qualify for lead or specialist roles and to meet continuing licensure requirements.
How do you get hired as an early childhood special education teacher with little experience?
You can get hired with limited experience by applying to paraprofessional or instructional aide roles in special education settings first, since many districts promote from within once you complete licensure requirements. Early intervention programs funded through IDEA Part C often hire candidates still completing their degree for assistant roles. Demonstrating hands-on practicum hours, familiarity with IEP software, and any experience working with children with disabilities, even through volunteer work, strengthens your application meaningfully.
What does the early childhood special education teacher interview process look like?
The interview process typically begins with a phone or video screening with HR or a recruiter, followed by an in-person panel interview with the special education coordinator, a general education administrator, and sometimes a school psychologist or related service provider. Candidates are often asked to walk through a sample IEP goal, describe how they handle a student in crisis, and explain their approach to family communication. Some districts also conduct a brief classroom demonstration or ask candidates to review a mock student profile and propose an intervention plan.
Where can I find and apply to early childhood special education teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to early childhood special education teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, location, and preferred age group, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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