Becoming an early childhood special education teacher in less than a year can be a daunting task, but with proper planning and commitment, it is very possible. 

The first step on the journey to becoming an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is obtaining the necessary qualifications. Depending on your state or country, there may be different qualification requirements that must be met before you can become certified as a special education teacher. Generally speaking, most states require teachers have at least obtained their Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field such as Child Development or Family Studies. You may also need to hold additional certifications in Special Education depending on the age group of students you plan to teach. Additionally, any teaching experience working with young children would be beneficial when applying for certification status as a Special Education Teacher.

Once you have confirmed that all certification requirements are satisfied and documented appropriately, then it’s time to start looking for jobs! Start by researching job postings online through organizations such as Teach For America and Say Yes To Success that specialize in connecting teachers with available positions related to their expertise and level of qualifications. You should also make sure to stay informed about any openings at local public schools by either visiting their website directly or attending any informational meetings held for those interested in teaching special needs students under 12 years old . Once you have identified some potential positions which match your interests and credentials reach out directly via phone call or email so that you gain exposure quickly within your target market of potential applicants . Additionally , don't forget trying too cold-call schools who have not posted new openings yet but may still require someone immediately . 

Lastly , once you've gone through the initial stages of applying for jobs , create an online portfolio highlighting your skillset , experiences , references etc .. This portfolio should include key details about yourself like your educational background , achievements & awards received during college/programs attended etc.. Doing this will show perspective employers how serious & determined candidate they're getting if they choose hire applicant who has invested into showcasing themselves well written detail document format -- which ultimately increase chance being considered position desired . 

 Good luck aspiring Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher !