26/27 SY Preschool Exceptional Student Services

REPORTS TODirector of Exceptional Student ServicesFLSA STATUSExemptSUPERVISESNoJOB FAMILYCertifiedFTE1.0WORK CALENDAR222GRADE222 Certified Salary ScheduleAPPROVEDREVISED05/22/2026SUMMARY: Provide instructional support to teachers to advance the use of specialized instructional strategies and promote achievement for special education students who are in preschool.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide professional and technical program knowledge to include the planning, organization and implementation of special education compliance and regulatory requirementsProvide 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 decisionsProvide 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 15-779Research and provide professional development to staff in federal and state laws and district policies governing special education through multiple modalitiesAssist department staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining a district program of induction and support for new teachersServe as project leader for various department projects and programsProvide ongoing instructional coaching to special education teachers and staffProvide guidance in support of IEP/504 teams in the preparation and facilitation of high profile meetingsSupport with Child Outcome Data Collection processesAssist staff in developing special education master schedule by applying appropriate mappingEstablish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendorsMaintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentialityPerform other job related duties as assignedTo 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.Education/CertificationBachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or related fieldEarly education special education certification from Arizona Department of EducationValid Arizona teaching certificateObtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)ExperienceFive (5) years teaching experience; preference for special education preschoolAbilitiesRead, interpret and analyze general business documents, government regulations, and technical proceduresCreate and write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and various written communicationCommunicate with large and small groups and respond to questions from parents, students, employees and community membersApply mathematical concepts such as percentages, fractions, and ratios to practical situationsProblem solve practical problems and a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledge of Federal and state laws regulating special education servicesKnowledge of IDEA and ADA laws and regulationsAda And Other RequirementsPositions in this class typically require: sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing and repetitive motions.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Working ConditionsWork is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School 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.