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Position Title: Early Childhood Special Education
Teacher Specialist (1.0 FTE)
Job ID: RR-139013
Salary Range/Level:
$44,945 - $94,061
2025-26 Salary Range
(commensurate with experience)
Affiliation:
2025-2026 Union Affiliation: IIPSA 1-150
Work Location:
Ingham Intermediate School District - Mason, MI
Schedule:
37 weeks / 5 days/week, 7 hours/day
Reports To:
Michelle Sabo
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
How To Apply
A completed online application is required. (See application instructions at Ingham ISD under Join Our Team.)
Internal applicants, please use your Ingham ISD email address when applying.
About The Role
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Services and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Ingham Intermediate School District, the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Specialist (ECSE Teacher Specialist) is responsible for providing direct instruction, consultation, and coordination for eligible children from ages 2.5 through 5 years within settings. The Specialist will work collaboratively with a team of staff, i.e. preschool teachers, PT., OT, SSW, and ASD T.C, to coordinate appropriate support for students in a variety of inclusive preschool settings in multiple school districts. The ECSE Teacher Specialist will assist students in achieving the maximum level of functional independence possible within their capabilities, within the least restrictive environment, that meets the students’ and families’ needs.
- Provides developmental assessments for determination of eligibility for 2.5 through 5-year-old children and monitoring of child progress within special education services.
- Serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team and the Individual Educational Planning Committee.
- Provides instruction for a mixed age as well as varied student disabilities in inclusive preschool settings.
About You
- Possess a valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with a special education endorsement.
- An early childhood endorsement is preferred. A special education endorsement with a willingness to seek an early childhood endorsement would be considered.
- Minimum of three years teaching experience.
About Us
Why Join Ingham ISD
Ingham ISD is dedicated to providing high-quality educational supports for school districts, children, and families, with a strong focus on student achievement, leadership, and collaboration. We seek team members who are passionate about our mission, embrace innovation, and help foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We encourage individuals committed to education who bring a variety of perspectives and experiences that will enhance our team and the communities we serve to apply.
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Opportunities for personal and career growth
- Impactful work
- Competitive Compensation
We offer our employees top-tier benefits, including a choice of six health insurance plans, district-paid dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. Visit our website for a comprehensive list of benefits.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of the Ingham Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Organizational Development, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, MI, 48854. (517) 244-1289.
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INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Early Childhood Special Education AFFILIATION: IIPSA
Teacher Specialist
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Early Childhood
Services and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Ingham Intermediate
School District, the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Specialist (ECSE Teacher
Specialist) is responsible for providing direct instruction, consultation, and coordination for eligible
children from ages 2.5 through 5 years within settings. The Specialist will work collaboratively
with a team of staff, i.e. preschool teachers, PT., OT, SSW, and ASD T.C, to coordinate appropriate
support for students in a variety of inclusive preschool settings in multiple school districts. The
ECSE Teacher Specialist will assist students in achieving the maximum level of functional
independence possible within their capabilities, within the least restrictive environment, that
meets the students’ and families’ needs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides developmental assessments for determination of eligibility for 2.5 through 5-
year-old children and monitoring of child progress within special education services.
2. Serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team and the Individual
Educational Planning Committee.
3. Provides instruction for a mixed age as well as varied student disabilities in inclusive
preschool settings.
4. Develop and work toward achievement of performance objectives for each assigned
student, with a system for data collection and evaluation for these objectives.
5. Demonstrate ability to instruct students individually in a variety of inclusive
preschool settings, based on knowledge of child growth and development and using
multi-sensory techniques.
6. Provides consultation to and works as a team with general education preschool
teachers and other professionals to support and meet individual performance
objectives.
7. Establish a positive relationship with teachers and families, and communicate with
them regularly about growth, progress, problems and successes.
8. Serve as a resource to families of students with disabilities, providing information
and/or contacts for support, assistance or knowledge of their child's disability.
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (continued)
9. Work cooperatively with general education preschool staff, ancillary staff, office staff,
administration and community service agencies.
10. Utilizes ongoing assessments for all children to monitor progress and document present levels
of functioning.
11. Provides service coordination, and develops and reviews IEP’s with families of children
receiving special education.
12. Develops relationships with community agencies, school districts and preschool providers
for interagency service coordination.
13. Completes and maintains documentation and data regarding services in accordance with
special education.
14. Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood
Services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Possess a valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with a special education endorsement.
2. An early childhood endorsement is preferred. A special education endorsement with a
willingness to seek an early childhood endorsement would be considered.
3. Minimum of three years teaching experience.
4. Full approval as a Teacher of Early Childhood Special Education.
5. Knowledge and experience working with young children 2-1/2 through age five and their
families in preschool settings preferred.
6. Knowledge and experience assessing and teaching children with atypical development using
the curriculum and assessment tools provided by the IISD and local school districts.
7. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with administrators, staff,
agencies, community preschool providers, medical providers, young children and their
families.
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8. Knowledge about and experience with providing collaborative consultation, training and
professional development to other team members.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED (continued):
9. Organizational ability, self-directedness, and initiative wh en given a variety of responsibilities
and assigned tasks.
10. Ability to make decisions and problem solve collaboratively within a team of service
providers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Specialist will support local school districts as part
of Ingham ISD special education services This position requires travel, for which staff must provide
their own transportation. This position will interface with LEA, IISD, community preschool
providers, community agency personnel and families.
Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job, and
are not exhaustive lists of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.
Approved by the Board of Education: October 2015
Updated by Human Resources: October 2023
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