26/27 SY Preschool Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Specialist

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instructional support to teachers to advance the use of specialized instructional strategies and promote achievement for special education students who are in preschool.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or related field
Early education special education certification from Arizona Department of Education
Valid Arizona teaching certificate
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)
Five (5) years teaching experience
Read, interpret and analyze general business documents, government regulations, and technical procedures
Create and write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and various written communication
Communicate with large and small groups and respond to questions from parents, students, employees and community members
Apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, fractions, and ratios to practical situations
Problem solve practical problems and a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge of Federal and state laws regulating special education services
Knowledge of IDEA and ADA laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

preference for special education preschool

Responsibilities

Provide professional and technical program knowledge to include the planning, organization and implementation of special education compliance and regulatory requirements
Provide recommendations to staff with regard to special education programs and related services in accordance with P.L. 94-142, P.L. 99-457, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, F.E.R.P.A., and Arizona State Statutes, Rules and Regulations and judicial decisions
Provide recommendations to staff with regard to gifted education programs and related services in accordance with P.L. 15-203, 15-761, 15-763, 15-1201, and 15-779
Research and provide professional development to staff in federal and state laws and district policies governing special education through multiple modalities
Assist department staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining a district program of induction and support for new teachers
Serve as project leader for various department projects and programs
Provide ongoing instructional coaching to special education teachers and staff
Provide guidance in support of IEP/504 teams in the preparation and facilitation of high profile meetings
Support with Child Outcome Data Collection processes
Assist staff in developing special education master schedule by applying appropriate mapping
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