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26/27 SY Teaching & Learning Specialist (PreSchool)
Dysart Unified School District
District Exceptional Student Services (ESS) - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5755718
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
REPORTS TO
New Educator Development Coordinator
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
SUPERVISES
No
JOB FAMILY
Academic Instruction
FTE
1.0
WORK
CALENDAR
222
GRADE
222 Certified Salary Schedule
APPROVED
1/23/2019
REVISED
1/27/25
SUMMARY:
Incumbents provide professional development to teachers and staff. As assigned, work may include, resource for subject matter expertise, developing and delivering professional development; providing individualized teacher support, mentoring and coaching; managing professional development projects; and facilitating district and school initiatives to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provides professional development to teachers in support of best practices in planning, instruction and assessment; model lessons as a form of professional development for staff; reviews and analyzes data from assessments to support teachers in making decisions based on data; plans and implements strategies to meet development needs.
Provides instructional support by collaborating with teachers to ensure lessons are aligned to standards utilizing district approved resources; conduct observations and coaching conversations with teachers.
Facilitates development of curriculum, assessments, resource recommendations and trainings to address and support student's needs.
Provides support to teachers on development of classroom management procedures and strategies specific to PreK-8 students.
Design, monitor and assess K3 reading achievement progress.
Provide professional development and modeling for teachers and building personnel specific to K3 reading.
Research and disseminate best practices in programing and teaching of K3 Reading.
Participates in the planning and delivery of New Teacher Orientation and peer mentoring; as well as support new teachers to the profession with day to day teaching, lesson planning, instruction, assessment and reflection to positively impact student achievement.
Supports school site Continuous Improvement Plans, district mandates which affect the curriculum, instruction, and assessment for grades PreK-8.
Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Other job related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in teaching or training. Experience designing and leading professional development preferred.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Arizona teaching certificate.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ
IVP FPCC
).
KNOWLEDGE OF
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
Principles and practices of project management.
K-8 standards in all content areas.
Effective instructional practices.
Adult learning theory.
Differentiation of instructional needs for various levels of students.
Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Instructional technology practices.
Intervention practices.
Writing general correspondence and speaking effectively with others.
Effective presentation practices.
Interpreting assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
SKILL IN
Oral and written communications.
Collaborative leadership.
Bridging multiple initiatives together (district and site).
Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials.
Maintaining and updating documentation.
Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information.
Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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.
Position Type:
Full-Time Benefited
Salary:
$56,057 Per Year
Welcome to District Exceptional Student Services (ESS) - Surprise, AZ
Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 "A" rated and 10 "B" rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year. Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.
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