Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood

ECSE Pre-K Educator: Architect of Inclusion
Role Summary
As an ECSE Pre-K Teacher, you will lead a specialized classroom environment for children ages 35 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 teamincluding therapists, paraprofessionals, and familiesyou will foster a nurturing community where social-emotional wellbeing and academic readiness go hand-in-hand.
Why Youll Succeed (Qualifications)

• Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Special Education (B-3) .
• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required; Masters degree, preferred.
• 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.
• Equity Champion: You are a fierce advocate for inclusive practices, ensuring your scholars are seen as vital members of the wider school community.
• 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.

Your Impact (Key Duties)

• Lead the IEP Journey: Draft, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that are data-driven, compliant, and deeply personal to each child.
• Inspire Through Play: Facilitate a "hands-on" learning environment where therapy goals (Speech, OT, PT) are seamlessly woven into daily centers and play.
• Coordinate the Team: Lead your classroom paraprofessionals and partner with related service providers to ensure a consistent, "Whole Child" approach.
• Empower Families: Provide regular, meaningful communication to parents, helping them celebrate milestones and navigate the transition to Kindergarten.
• Cultivate Regulation: Use trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming strategies to help students learn to navigate their emotions and their environment safely.

Your Leadership Partners

• Primary Support: Director of Early Childhood

The Logistics of Your Success

• Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
• Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Days)
• Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule , determined by experience and education.
• Benefits: Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, and PSRS/PEERS Retirement).

The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support
We don't just hire teachers; we invest in inclusion leaders.

• Collaborative Ecosystem: You aren't on an island; you are surrounded by a team of SLPs, OTs, and PTs dedicated to your students success.
• Mentorship that Matters: New ECSE teachers are paired with veteran mentors who understand the unique compliance and pedagogical needs of early childhood special education.
• Professional Growth: Access to district-provided training in Conscious Discipline, specialized curricula, and the latest research in neurodiversity.
• Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to the Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic.