SY Teacher Special Education Preschool

Title

Teacher Pre-K Special Education

Director of Exceptional Student Services / Principal

Full-time, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE, Grade:
Certified Salary Schedule

The Teacher in this role will create an environment that meets the individual needs and abilities of students who receive special education services—socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The Teacher will provide supports and services to students with disabilities so they may access the general education curriculum within a full continuum of services.

• Maintain all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to FERPA.
• Provide case management services for students on IEPs, including all requirements related to the IEP and compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Provide direct instruction to students as specified in the individual education plans.
• Develop and implement the full continuum of services for students receiving special education services.
• Maintain accurate and complete data records as required by the district.
• Serve as a consultant in the RTL process.
• Provide coaching and training to staff based on students’ IEPs.
• Maintain ongoing communication (written and verbal) with parents/guardians.
• Provide behavior management support and behavior intervention plan implementation to staff for students who receive special education services.
• Work with staff to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications within the school setting to allow for student success.
• Attend all staff meetings and professional development courses as required.
• Provide a safe learning environment with an effective classroom management plan.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Early Childhood Special Education Certificate.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Valid CPI Training Certificate.
• Possess a negative Mantoux TB Skin Test administered within 12 months of hire or a health care provider’s written and dated statement stating the incumbent is free from active TB within 6 months of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Food Handler’s card.
• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR card.
• Provide two letters of recommendation.

• Ability to read, interpret and analyze general business documents, government regulations, and technical procedures.
• Ability to create and write reports, business correspondence and written communications with correct grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to speak to large and small groups and respond to questions from customers, employees and community members.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms. Employees will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This is a district-wide position so travel between district schools may be necessary. The working conditions described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of 1964, Title IX of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

A Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement is required for employment by Dysart Unified School District (DUSD).