SY Teacher Special Education Preschool; PREK DEV; CRS

Dysart Unified School District Canyon Ridge - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Re-Posted:
Mar 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

REPORTS TO Exceptional Student Services Director/Principal

FLSA STATUS Exempt

SUPERVISES No

JOB FAMILY Exceptional Student Services

FTE 1.0

WORK CALENDAR 197

SALARY Certified Salary Schedule

APPROVED 02/24/2014

REVISED 02/12/2025

SUMMARY: The Specialized Preschool Teacher will create an environment that meets the individual needs and abilities of students that 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.

• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Provides case management services for students on individual education plans (IEP) including all requirements related to the IEP and compliance of federal, state and district regulations/requirements
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and/or objectives contained within each student’s IEP
• Use effective behavior management strategies when working with students identified with disabilities to provide interventions and develop behavior intervention plans
• Develop and adhere to a class schedule addressing instructional periods, breaks, and participation in inclusive activities
• Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in both academic and functional areas
• Facilitate Parent /Teacher conferences
• Provides direct instruction to students as specified in the individual education plans
• Development and implementation of the full continuum of services for students that receive special education services
• Maintains accurate and complete data records as required by the district
• Serves as a consultant in the Rtl process
• Provides coaching and training to staff based on students' individual education plans
• Maintains on-going communication (written and verbal) with parents/guardians
• Provides behavior management support and behavior intervention plan implementation to staff for students that receive special education services
• Works with staff to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications within the school setting to allow for student success
• Attends all staff meetings and professional development courses as required
• Provides 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
• Other job related duties as assigned

Must provide documentation of the following requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Special Education or equivalent
• Experience providing Pre-K content and specially designed instruction as a special education teacher preferred

• 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 date or a health care provider’s written and dated statement stating incumbent is free from infectious active TB issued within 6 months of hire date.
• Possess and maintain a valid Food Handler’s card
• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR card
• Four 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…