Job description template
Preschool Special Education Teacher Job Description Template
A copy-ready preschool special education teacher job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows preschool special education teachers earn a median of $64,830; the middle 50% earn $52,210–$91,660.
Job title
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable preschool special education teacher to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will teach play-based lessons, write and carry out IEPs and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Teach play-based lessons
- Write and carry out IEPs
- Build communication and social skills
- Work with speech and occupational therapists
- Track progress on goals
- Coach families
- Supervise aides
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Current license or certification as required by [state]
- Working knowledge of early childhood development and iep writing
- Patience and warmth
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- State special education license
- CPR and first aid
- Crisis prevention training
- Experience with visual schedules
Skills
- Behavior supports
- Visual supports
- Data collection
- Family coaching
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
Work environment and schedule
Teachers work in public school preschools, inclusive classrooms and sometimes in homes. School-year schedule.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a preschool special education teacher job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Preschool Special Education Teacher” is the clearest; alternates include Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, ECSE Teacher, Early Intervention Teacher.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a preschool special education teacher so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Preschool Special Education Teacher training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Preschool Special Education Teacher hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.
