Position Type:
Student Support Services/Early Childhood Special Education
Date Posted:
7/8/2026
Location:
HVED District Office
Date Available:
2026-2027
Closing Date:
until filled
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-to-3) Teacher
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) is seeking multiple Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-to-3) Teacher to serve Birth-to-3 children and their families in Southeast Minnesota.
Essential Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
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Provide parent coaching to caregivers as specified within each child's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP),
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Act as service coordinator and works cooperatively with special education personnel, families and other service providers.
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Coordinate related services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language) as necessary to identified children on IFSP's and families.
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Develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP's).
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Screen, assess, and/or evaluate infants and toddlers referred for potential Early Childhood Special Education services.
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Assists, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, in making special education placement decisions and developing outcomes and instructional objectives.
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Prepare and maintain an efficient schedule for delivery of all responsibilities in early intervention.
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Assure compliance with special education procedural requirements and due process timelines.
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Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the supervisor.
Competencies:
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Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
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Must communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
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Must possess ability to problem-solve.
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Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others.
Travel Requirements:
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Travel will occur between birth-3 family homes and/or daycare centers.
Qualifications:
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Minnesota licensure as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
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Must have a valid driver's license
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Experience as a B-3 and/or ECSE 3-5 Teacher preferred
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Experience in coordinating early childhood services for children with disabilities and their families preferred
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Experience with public health and social service organizations preferred
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Experience working in a school or education setting is preferred but not required
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Experience completing Part C Special Education Evaluations preferred
Working Conditions:
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Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Application Deadline:
Salary/Benefits:
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$54,963 - $89,988 - Competitive salary and benefits package. Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt
About Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED)
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides high-quality special education services to 12 school districts and three charter schools across five counties in southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona.
HVED operates two specialized Setting IV programs: SAIL (Students Achieving Integrated Learning), which serves students in grades K–12 with significant behavioral needs, and SPECTRUM (Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy, and Resources for Unique Minds), which supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Both programs are currently located in Winona, Minnesota.
HVED is dedicated to partnering with member districts to provide innovative, student-centered services while supporting staff through collaboration, professional growth, and a strong team culture. We are a growing organization committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families across southeast Minnesota.
Join our team and be part of an organization that truly makes a difference!
