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Early Childhood Teacher Specialist
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Licensed
9361 South 300 East
Sandy, Utah 84070
How to apply:
To apply, follow these 3 steps:
1. Download and complete the licensed specialist application form.
2. Collect all items that are requested in addition to the application form.
- Copy of your current license that is specified in this job posting
- Up to date Resume
- Reference sheet with 5 names, their relation to you, and their contact information - 1 name must be your current supervisor.
- Three letters of recommendation.
3. Email the completed application and the items listed under #2 above to adminhr@canyonsdistrict.org
Questions? Email adminhr@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance.
Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070.
CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District’s hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.
Job Description:
Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher Specialist
Department: Early Childhood
Supervisor: Early Childhood Administrator
Lane Placement: Licensed
Schedule: 186 days
Evaluation Group: CTESS
FLSA Classification: Non - Exempt
This position is for the 2026-27 school year, and will begin on August 10, 2026
Requires Early Childhood Special Education License
JOB DESCRIPTION
Early Childhood Teacher Specialists provide support and expertise to teachers, administrators, and parents regarding the implementation of IDEA, best instructional practices, evidence-based curriculum, interventions, assessment, and behavior supports with young children. They are available to problem-solve, mentor/coach, attend IEP meetings, and are a crucial part of the Early Childhood Department. Early Childhood Special Education licensure required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide professional development and coaching to ECSE teachers and related service providers
- Ensure compliance with IDEA policies and procedures
- Ensure fidelity of implementation of evidence based curriculum
- Participate as LEA in IEP meetings
- Bridge communication between teachers, parents, agencies, and district administration
- Have knowledge of appropriate early childhood assessment measures and analysis of data
- Assist in developing and providing training to paraeducators
- Provide expertise in instructional strategies, behavioral strategies, and assistive technology
- Advocate for ECSE teachers and the rights of students with disabilities
- Coach on the analysis of student data to determine implications for interventions and placement in the least restrictive environment for kindergarten settings
- Complete other tasks/assignments at the direction of the EC Administrator
- Have in depth knowledge of IDEA regulations
- Possess the ability to organize and attend to detail
- Possess the ability to collaborate and mentor
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Predictable and reliable attendance
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Other duties as assigned.
- This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the specialist is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Requires ability to operate motor vehicles.
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Not limited to the following:
- Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Requires the ability to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds.
- Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process.
It is the employee’s responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures.
This information may be reviewed at www.canyonsdistrict.org
ADA HR Effective date: 04/17/2025
Preferred Skills:
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