Special Ed - Preschool Teacher

About This Role

This role involves developing special education preschool students' academic success, interpersonal skills, and daily living activities. The Special Education Teacher will implement district-approved curriculum, document student progress, address specific needs, and provide a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work to support and reinforce classroom objectives
• Administer first aid and assistance (e.g., tube feeding, toileting, diapering) to medically fragile children
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to reinforce classroom goals at home
• Assess students' social, academic, and developmental needs for evaluation, placement, and program success
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community agencies to improve student outcomes and plan curriculum
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for an effective school program
• Instruct students to improve their academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports (e.g., grades, attendance) to document student progress
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse) to maintain student safety and adhere to policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related area
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and stages of child development

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in job related area

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful