Dropout Intervention Specialist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring for a Drop Out Prevention role to collaborate with district staff, parents and students, providing information and support to keep students engaged in school. The position operates under the supervision of the Drop Out Prevention Administrator and/or Coordinator.

The role requires a relevant degree and experience in social services or adolescent prevention programs, with flexibility for evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related field with 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination as per policy.
• Associate’s degree with 3 years of related experience in social services/adolescent prevention programs.
• AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test plus 6 years experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with district staff, parents and students using culturally responsible strategies to encourage students to stay in school.
• Provides information to staff, students and families under the supervision of the Drop Out Prevention Administrator/Coordinator.
• Performs duties in support of the Drop Out Prevention Department during the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related field

Associate’s degree or completion of two years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study

AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR six years of related experience

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

Collaborates with district staff, parents and students using culturally responsible strategies and interventions to encourage students to stay in school. This position works with the Drop Out Prevention Department to provide information to staff, students, and families as needed under the direct supervision of the Drop Out Prevention Administrator and/or Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or a related field AND Two (2) years of experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field OR Associate’s (or higher) degree or completion of two years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institution of higher learning AND Three (3) years experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field OR Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test AND Six (6) years experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field
• Verbal and written communication skills in English, and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Availability to work flex hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check (at employee’s expense)
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department

Preferred Requirements

• Experience tutoring

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Catalina High School Family Resource Center - Pima & Dodge Area

Classification: White Collar

Work Calendar: 10 month

2 Positions Available

• FTE 1.0 - 8 hours per day
• FTE .5 - 4 hours per day

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

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.