2026 Extended School Year (ESY) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

ASSIGNMENT :
Dates: 7/7/26-7/30/26

Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:45am-2:15pm
Wednesdays, 8:45-11:15am

*All summer ESY positions are required to attend a mandatory training meeting on June 17, 2026, from 8:30am-12:30pm.

License Required:
Early Childhood Special Education, Birth-Age 6

Compensation:
Current contracted Minnetonka Teachers receive their contracted hourly equivalent pay rate.
External hires receive the Summer Pay Rate per the Teacher CBA.
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -f-, Schedule E, Summer School
This Position Is Not Medical or Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Description:
1. Provide consultation and direct instruction for identified students age 3-5 within the Extended School Year educational setting(s).
2. Provide work direction to paraprofessionals serving children on caseload.
3. Participate as a member of the ECSE team to evaluate current services and plan for future needs.
4. Serve as a resource and liaison to parents and educators working with outside agencies.
5. Will participate in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.
6. Will attend ESY Round-up and pre-meetings; will have classroom set up prep time.

Experience/Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team in home based, center based, and inclusion settings.
2. Experience working with preschool children through age five and their families.
3. Knowledge of IEP/IFSP development and due process.
4. Evidence of strong assessment and consultation skills.
5. Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Knowledge of professional resources.

Hiring Coordinators:
Anjie Flowers, General Counsel and Executive Director of Human Resources
Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Angela Kleinedler, Director of Special Education

Application Procedure:

External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants:
Current educators do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts