Dean of Students (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a qualified educator to collaborate with staff, parents and students to identify high risk students in need of prevention services. The role may involve home visits to assess absenteeism, academic or discipline concerns, and ongoing monitoring to gauge the effectiveness of prevention efforts.

Minimum requirements include a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, an IVP fingerprint clearance card, and five years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Five years teaching experience in any grade level.
• English proficiency; ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with District staff, parents and students to identify high risk students for future prevention services.
• May visit students and parents in the home to determine cause for absenteeism, academic or discipline problems.
• Monitors these students as they enter and go through school to determine impact of prevention activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration

Job description

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SUMMARY

Collaborates with District staff, parents and students to identify high risk students for future prevention services. May visit students and parents in the home to determine cause for absenteeism, academic or discipline problems. Monitors these students as they enter and go through school to determine impact of prevention activities.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Five years teaching experience inany grade level.
• Verbal & Written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s Licenserequiredwithin 30 days of hire)
• MVReport –showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum & Instruction or related field
• Five years teaching experience in the appropriate grade level for the position being filled
• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) Endorsement

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Hollinger K-8 School-Ajo & 6th Ave Area

FTE : 1.0 -7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar:9.5 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 the Employee 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.