Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher GSRP Teacher (2640)

April 22, 2026

We announce the following SPECIAL EDUCATION vacancy in the Rochester Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year. Applications will be accepted until filled.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (ECSE)

1.0 ECSE 340.1755 provider

Location:  District-wide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of responsibility.
• • Current, valid Michigan Teacher Certification with special education in early childhood (ZS/ZA endorsement)
  • Ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a collaborative fashion.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary: Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  If you are a current REA member please apply as an internal applicant. A letter of interest should be included.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience, qualifications, and professional attributes. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW:

Full-time Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom teacher (Rule 340.1755) within Rochester Community Schools Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classrooms. This teacher position is part of a team of teachers and providers who coordinate educational services for students eligible for special education through implementation of the High Scope Curriculum and in accordance with the GSRP guidelines.

Additional duties include:

• Teaching whole group or small group lessons, teaming with staff, monitoring and implementing IEP goals within daily routines in the classroom setting. 
• Team collaboration and consultation with

  GSRP teacher, associate teacher and special education ancillary staff.

• Supporting assessment and evaluation findings through data collection and tracking.

• Coordinating or providing modification and accommodation of curricular material as needed.

• Completing data collection activities, training, and reporting as directed through the Oakland Schools and the Michigan Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The person selected for this position will be the one who offers the best combination of training, experience and attributes in accordance with the following:

• Current, valid Michigan Teacher Certifcation with special education in early childhood (ZS/ZA endorsement)
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents.
• Capacity to serve with a collaborative team of professionals

Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application

https://rochester.schoolspring.com/

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics.

Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 – Students: Pasquale Cusumano, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education, (248) 726-3131; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118