Instructional Specialist - Preschool; Effective

Summary

Provides for the instruction, care, and development of children ranging from 2 years 11 months to 5 years old using Department Preschool Curriculum and the Arizona Early Learning Standards.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience with youth
• AZ Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Associate’s (or higher) degree OR
• Completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire)
• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
• Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment
• Post offer/pre-hire Physical Examination with 50 lb. Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and sign a Medical History form
• CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire at employee's expense). Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
• Complete and maintain 18 hours of required state trainings per year
• Complete 12 hours of the Department of Economic Services (DES) health and safety classes

• Experience working with children 2-5 years of age
• 6 months of childcare experience
• 30 hours of Early Childhood Education (ECE) training/workshops
• 60 credit hours of college with at least 12 hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development Associate (CDA)

Effective:  SCHOOL YEAR

Location:

Soleng Tom Elementary School - Broadway & Houghton Area

Classification:
White Collar

FTE: .875 – 7 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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