Special Education Teacher - Early Learner Intensive Program - School Year

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
3/20/2026
Location:
Student Support Services
Make a Lasting Impact from the Very Beginning: Early Childhood Special Education Opportunity
Do you believe the earliest years can shape a child's confidence, communication, independence, and sense of belonging? Join a team committed to helping young learners thrive through high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction, inclusive early learning environments, and evidence-based practices that make a meaningful difference every day.
We're looking for energetic, creative, and compassionate professionals who are excited to spark curiosity, celebrate progress, and build strong foundations for children ages 3 6. If you are ready to bring play, purpose, and possibility into the classroom, this is a place where your work will matter.
Why join us?

• Meaningful Impact: Help young learners build skills, confidence, independence, and joy while celebrating real progress along the way.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team that values creativity, shared problem-solving, and the expertise each person brings.
• High-Quality Early Learning: Deliver purposeful, play-based instruction aligned to strong early learning standards, evidence-based practices, and ongoing progress monitoring.
• Supportive Leadership: Be part of a school community where leaders listen, remove barriers, and provide the tools and encouragement you need to do your best work.
• Student-Centered Focus: Ground every decision in each child's safety, dignity, communication, relationships, and happiness.
• Inclusive Community: Join a setting that celebrates differences, honors every child's strengths, and cultivates belonging for students, families, and staff.

What you'll do each day:

• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, families, and support staff to design individualized learning experiences for children ages 3 6.
• Create engaging, evidence-based, play-centered lessons that support communication, social-emotional development, early academics, motor skills, and independence.
• Partner with families and caregivers to celebrate growth, share strategies, and support each child's success across school, home, and community routines.

Who thrives in this role?

• A warm, flexible educator who sees every child's strengths and believes progress looks different for every learner.
• Someone who brings creativity, patience, and joy to play-based learning while staying grounded in individualized goals and evidence-based practices.
• A strong communicator who values partnership with families, colleagues, and related service providers.
• A reflective team member who is open to feedback, eager to learn, and committed to building inclusive early learning experiences where children feel safe, connected, and capable.

Qualifications:

• Connecticut Teacher certification (i.e.165, 065, or 113) or eligible for certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience working with children in school or educational settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to a school community where every day offers the chance to help young children feel seen, supported, and ready to grow. If you are ready to make a real impact in early childhood special education, we would love to meet you.
Salary Range

• $49,292 to $102,010 annually.

Qualified applicants should apply online at (application can be found under the Student Support Services category). LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.