Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education

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06/23/2025
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Special Education

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CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION


POSITION: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule
 
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: A valid Early Childhood Special Education Credential or equivalent

 
POSITION PURPOSE:
 
Design and implement an appropriate instructional program to meet the individual needs of students with developmental delays and/or disabilities as identified through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. This position reports to the program supervisor, Director of Special Education, or designee of the program to which the employee is assigned for administrative direction.
 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS):

  • Serves as a teacher in the preschool setting for students ages three to four years old, with a wide range of disabilities who are eligible for special education services.
  • Assess students in pre-academic and academic skills; utilize assessment results to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) based on student need as well as initiates or participate in IEP meetings with administrators, faculty, parents/guardians, and other parties involved.
  • Develop and implement a structured curriculum that fosters early learning, creativity, and social skills.
  • Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment for all children. Promote inclusion with other preschool peers and work with staff to develop inclusive practices.
  • Plan and conduct engaging lessons that promote language development, early math skills, and sensory exploration.
  • Use play-based learning techniques to encourage curiosity and problem-solving.
  • Monitor and document students’ progress, behaviors, and development, communicating with parents/guardians as needed.
  • Establish and enforce classroom rules and routines to support positive behavior.
  • Work closely with paraeducators, related service providers, and other staff to provide individualized support for students with varying learning needs.
  • Maintain student documents and IEP records, lesson files, classroom materials, supplies, and cleanliness to ensure an organized learning space.
  • Follow all state licensing regulations, health, and safety guidelines for early childhood education programs.
  • Utilizes District approved behavior modification techniques to implement the IEP goals and continually monitors student progress toward IEP goal achievement.
  • Lifts, maneuvers, and positions students into and out of assistive and/or ambulatory devices to meet the requirements of the IEP.
  • Attends to the basic needs of the students, such as feeding, cleaning, toileting, and diapering to meet the requirements of the IEP.
  • Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
  • Communicates with families to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child(ren); advocates the special needs of the students with the school and community.
  • Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.
 
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
  • During periods of critical shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties as directed within the authorization of any credentials held by the incumbent that are part of the class description requirements in effect at the time such duties are performed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor’s degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements
  • A valid Education Specialist Credential: Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent or combination of credentials authorizing service in a specific disability and at the level of this class description
  • English Learning Authorization 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of the fundamental principles and accepted practices, current trends, literature, and research in special education
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage time
  • Positive attitude towards students, learning and teaching
  • Effective communication skills including giving clear, concise instructions, using correct terminology and appropriate level of delivery, listening without bias, and providing appropriate feedback reinforcement
  • Knowledge of teaching strategies and classroom management
  • Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
  • Knowledge of effective methods for safely maneuvering, lifting, and/or transporting disabled or injured students
  • Ability to communicate effective with students, parents, peers, administrators, and other District personnel, both individually and as a group
  • Ability to observe and evaluate student activities
  • Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
  • Ability to cope with crisis situations
  • Ability to cope with multiple tasks
  • Mobility to work at a multi-level site
  • Ability to travel to other sites/locations
  • Knowledge of computer-based programs and appropriate technological skills
 

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410)
 

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Conejo Valley Unified School District

1400 E Janss Road , Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
 

At the following locations

Be Me Preschool

2801 Atlas Avenue , Thousand Oaks, CA 91360



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