Teacher, Preschool (Special Education

• Date Posted:
  8/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Ranch Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/01/2026

Salary

Schedule:

Base $54,000;

Additional credit for related years of service and related education.
Benefits:Benefit eligible. Eligible the first of the month following date of hire.
Evaluation:Annual
Contract:10 months, 200days
Hours:40 weekly
Reportsto:Principal and Director of Special Education
FLSA Status:Exempt

While under the direct supervision of the Principal,the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed,to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Hold a valid Arizona certification in Special Education in either SLD or Cross Categorical
• Highly Qualified as required by IDEA 2004
• Master Degree in Special Education (preferred)
• Knowledge of Arizona Special Education statutes and IDEA law
• Knowledge of sound, research-based and approved instructional practices for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction
• Knowledge of basic special education procedures and deadlines
• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Skill in providing direct instruction based on child'sIndividualized Education Plan(IEP) and the Arizona College an Career Ready Standards
• Skill in using computers,SMART board, and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentation
• Ability to assessstudentneeds through academic assessments
• Ability to write goals and implement instructional strategies based on assessments
• Ability to develop and implement an IEP
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students,parents, colleagues, administration andthe community
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams
• Ability, if appropriate,to maintain current NCI, First Aid, and CPR certification
• Ability to create and update special education records using online IEP system

• Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of J.O.Combs Unified School District
• Plans and implements direct instruction in allcoresubject areasas needed per IEP
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional opportunities
• Instructs individuals and groups
• Tracks data on monitoring and on IEP goals
• Adapts or Modifies curriculum as neededfor appropriate instructional level of students
• Follows special education department procedures for developing, holding, and turning in student documentation including, but not limited to, IEPs, MET reports, Progress notes, and report cards
• Maintains effective contact with parents
• Administers, scores and writes reports for achievement testing
• Collaborates with general education teachers having students on IEPs in their classes
• Trains paraprofessionals to support students in general education classes both academically and behaviorally and to gather data on goals
• Participates in Professional Leaning Committees when appropriate
• Ensures appropriate accommodations are in place for general education classroom teacher to implement
• Develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student
• ConductsIEPs in "real time"
• Servesas team member for FBA and PBIP plan
• Administers assessments to students on case load, included but not limited to: STARS,DIBELS, state-wide test
• If appropriate, develops transition plans outlining specific steps to prepare students for post-secondary study
• Participates in professional development in the district and outside ofthedistrict when appropriate
• Attendsstaffmeetings andserve on committees as required
• May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule
• Other duties as assigned

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly require to move about the…