Preschool Teacher (SPED) Itinerant

District Wide Location; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolleson Elementary District seeks a Preschool Teacher (SPED) itinerant to support early learners across classrooms in Tolleson, AZ. The role requires a valid Elementary Certification with an Early Childhood endorsement or an equivalent SPED credential.

You will collaborate with district specialists, implement individualized supports, and maintain records while engaging families to promote academic and social growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Elementary Certification with Early Childhood endorsement or valid Early Childhood certification.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience in SPED settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to address the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Ascertain possible learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) in cooperation with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Maintains professionalism by participating in all faculty meetings.
• Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with community, colleagues, and administration.
• Provides for his/her professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the Principal.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Elementary Certification with Early Childhood endorsement

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Preschool Teacher (SPED) Itinerant

Tolleson Elem SD 17 District Wide Location - Tolleson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Tolleson Elementary School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5939007
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION INFORMATION:

Highly Qualified preschool teacher that possess a valid Elementary Certification with an Early Childhood endorsement or a valid Early Childhood certification and an AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Position is grant funded.

GOAL: To create and maintain a learning environment that supports students toward the fulfullment of their potential for academic achievement, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.


• 2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.


• 3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.


• 4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.


• 5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to address the individuals or student groups involved.


• 6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.


• 7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.


• 8. Ascertain possible learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.


• 9. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.


• 10. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.


• 11. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.


• 12. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.


• 13. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) in cooperation with department heads, evaluates their job performance.


• 14. Maintains professionalism by participating in all faculty meetings.


• 15. Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.


• 17. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.


• 18. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.


• 19. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.


• 20. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with community, colleagues, and administration.


• 21. Provides for his/her professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.


• 22. Other responsibilities as determined by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten months. Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,500 to $65,500 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Contact Information

• Megan Duplain , Administrator of Special Programs


• Tolleson Elementary District Office


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]