SY 26-27 ECE Special Education Lead Teacher (PK-K)

Bridges Public Charter School is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Lead Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will work with high-level special needs students and be responsible for planning and managing an early childhood non-categorical self-contained classroom. The role requires a bachelor's degree, certification in special education, and 1-2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting.

Requirements

• Plan and manage an early childhood non-categorical self-contained classroom with high-level special needs students and assistant teachers
• Develop and implement the classroom discrete trial instruction, social skills instruction, and behavior plan implementation
• Assess student progress regularly using VBMAPP Milestones, Transitions, and Barriers assessments
• Collaborate with related service providers, special education coordinator, curriculum coordinator, ELL Teacher, and student parents to plan for student needs
• Implement and maintain students' Functional Communication Protocols and Behavior Protocols

Benefits

• Child care and health savings plans
• Pre-tax deduction for Metro
• Bike racks
• Regular staff engagement and wellness activities
• Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers
• Health benefits (medical & dental)
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan: 401(k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan