Preschool Teacher-DLI Program- Lowell Elementary- 2026/2027 School Year

Preschool: DLI Program Vacancy

Placement range depending on experience: $50,535.00 to $69,962.00.

SUMMARY: To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the Preschool Classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Models lessons for students.
• Uses effective Classroom Management techniques.
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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 and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Arts degree.

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Prior experience working with Bilingual Preschool-aged children.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Arizona Early Childhood Teaching Certificate.

Valid Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

Physical Demands: The physical demands 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 is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment: The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

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.