Construction Instructional Specialist: Elevate Skills, Earn More

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is seeking staff to instruct students in Construction in alignment with the district curriculum. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, assessing progress, and ensuring safety and compliance with district policies.

Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in Construction, and an associate degree or equivalency or validated assessment credits. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience in Construction.
• Associate’s (or higher) degree OR Completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire).
• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Construction according to TUSD curriculum.
• Maintain classroom safety and order while delivering instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues and adapt instruction to student needs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher / AZ Academic Assessment or 60 credit hours

Job description

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SUMMARY

Instruct students inConstruction. related to TUSD curriculum.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experiencein Construction.
• Associate’s (or higher) degree
  OR
  Completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test
  OR
  60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire).
• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend
  written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Employees assigned to certain sites that are working towards or hold NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation, are required to have or be pursuing ECE (Early
  Childhood Education) certification; ECE Certification is required within two years of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a teacher aide.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

COMMENTS
Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Catalina High School- Pima & Dodge Area & Cholla High School-Starr Pass & La Cholla Area
Classification: White Collar
FTE: 1 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar:9.0 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.