Early Childhood Special Education Teacher 25-26 SY

Chandler Unified School District; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher dedicated to providing exceptional educational leadership. This role involves delivering vital IEP-focused consultation services to preschool teachers and ensuring that all students receive the support they need in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, and a passion for fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. Join a team that values flexibility, collaboration, and outstanding service to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in early childhood special education.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IEP-focused consultation services to preschool teachers.
• Manage a caseload of children with IEPs in various preschool programs.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Problem-Solving

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate – Early Childhood Special Education

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification: Certified

Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Calendar: 1960 – new teacher, 1961 – returning teacher

Salary: Certified

Job Goal: To provide educational leadership through the Chandler Unified School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets the District mission and vision.

Qualifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate – Early Childhood Special Education
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Minimum 2 years of teaching as an early childhood special education teacher
• Appropriate approved areas/endorsements may be required depending on area of instruction
• Knowledge of computer applications

Job Duties:

• Deliver IEP-focused consultation services to preschool teachers in early learning settings within district preschool classrooms and Head Start programs.
• Deliver consultation services with an emphasis on transferring knowledge and skills to partner teachers.
• Assist partners in determining the mode and intensity of instruction necessary to appropriately address children’s IEP goals, as well as when and where to address these IEP objectives within typical routines.
• Assist partners in learning how to apply effective teaching strategies to address children’s IEP goals through modeling and creating step-by-step explanations.
• Assist partners in monitoring children’s responses to selected teaching strategies, modifying or replacing strategies when they are not effective.
• Assist partners in becoming more active participants of the IEP team.
• Apply recommended interpersonal communication skills to develop partnerships with other adults/professionals providing direct services to children with IEPs.
• Manage a caseload of children with IEPs attending various preschool programs within the district.
• Maintain records indicating the focus and outcomes of consultation visits and communications.
• Maintain appropriate records documenting travel to and between consulting sites.
• Maintain records demonstrating leadership in analyzing IEP goals and planning for embedding teaching opportunities.
• Maintain records summarizing outcomes of consultation activity and communication with partners, program supervisors, and parents.
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Meeting any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District.

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

• Function effectively as a team member.
• Ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Positively accept direction.
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job.
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures.