25/26 SY Teacher Special Education Preschool (PreK)

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Teacher in this role 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.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters 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 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
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.

Responsibilities

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 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.