26/27 SY Preschool Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Specialist

REPORTS TO

Director of Exceptional Student Services

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Certified

FTE 1.0 WORK CALENDAR 222 GRADE 222

Certified Salary Schedule

APPROVED REVISED 05/22/2026 SUMMARY

Provide instructional support to teachers to advance the use of specialized instructional strategies and promote achievement for special education students who are in preschool.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide professional and technical program knowledge to include the planning, organization and implementation of special education compliance and regulatory requirements Provide recommendations to staff with regard to special education programs and related services in accordance with

P.L. 94-142, P.L.

99-457, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, F.E.R.P.A., and Arizona State Statutes, Rules and Regulations and judicial decisions Provide recommendations to staff with regard to gifted education programs and related services in accordance with P.L. 15-203, 15-761, 15-763, 15-1201, and 15-779 Research and provide professional development to staff in federal and state laws and district policies governing special education through multiple modalities Assist department staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining a district program of induction and support for new teachers Serve as project leader for various department projects and programs Provide ongoing instructional coaching to special education teachers and staff Provide guidance in support of IEP/504 teams in the preparation and facilitation of high profile meetings Support with Child Outcome Data Collection processes Assist staff in developing special education master schedule by applying appropriate mapping Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality Perform other job related duties as assigned To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or related field Early education special education certification from Arizona Department of Education Valid Arizona teaching certificate Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ

IVP FPCC

)

Experience:

Five (5) years teaching experience; preference for special education preschool

Abilities:

Read, interpret and analyze general business documents, government regulations, and technical procedures Create and write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and various written communication Communicate with large and small groups and respond to questions from parents, students, employees and community members Apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, fractions, and ratios to practical situations Problem solve practical problems and a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Knowledge of Federal and state laws regulating special education services Knowledge of IDEA and ADA laws and regulations

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

: Positions in this class typically require: sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work :

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions :

Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.