Special Education Preschool Teacher - UCP of Central Arizona

A Special Education Preschool Teacher (SEPT) is responsible for the overall supervision and management of their assigned classroom using developmental...

Education and Experience: 

Current proof of HS enrollment or HS diploma

1-year of supervisory experience (Preferred)

Must have 1-year experience working with children with special needs (Preschool aged preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field

State teaching certification in Special Education or Early Special Education

Knowledge of various disabilities and developmental disorders

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide a nurturing and supportive environment

Proficiency in creating and implementing IEPs

Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card

Negative results of a Mantoux TB test

Maricopa County Food Handler Certification

Must be 18 years of age or older

Immunization verification

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

AZ DHS Child Care Licensing Rules and regulations

NAEYC policies and procedures

Ability to:

Work independently and as part of a team

Communicate effectively with all levels of staff, parents and children, both orally and in writing

Bend, kneel or crouch in order to engage and lift children and work on the floor

Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, physical and educational needs

Be available for assigned shifts but flexible weekly schedule

Attend meetings, trainings and UCP Learning Center events as required

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

Training Requirements

In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a classroom environment, inside and out of doors with moderate to high noise levels and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens

UCP of Central Arizona is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and UCP’s achievement as well. UCP of Central Arizona is a Equal Opportunity Employer.