JOB DESCRIPTION:

Coordinate the implementation of 3-5 year old Child Find Special Education evaluations and Special Education screenings for the developmental preschool program in the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Special Education and/or Early Childhood certification (preferred)
• Experience teaching or supervising early childhood programs
• Possess a working knowledge of special education laws, procedures, and practices
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents, and the community; excellent human relationship skills, skill in both oral and written communication; ability to work in a multicultural environment with diverse population of students, staff, and parents
• Ability to communicate findings to stakeholders and assist stakeholders in the Child Find process

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the Child Find evaluation process for 3-5 year olds
• Follow state and district standards Early Childhood Child Find
• Prepare and conduct Childhood Development Assessments (CDA) and Child Find evaluations for the students ages 3-5 who are suspected and referred for Special Education evaluations
• Collaborate with the Child Find team and Student Support designee to maintain Child Find data, records, instructional decision-making, program evaluation, and placement
• Provide professional development and ongoing training for teachers.
• Attend professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student Support

SALARY: Certified

WORK YEAR: Teacher Calendar