Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District is seeking an Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to help provide instruction and support for students with disabilities. This position requires a high school diploma or higher, experience with children, and verification of immunizations. Additionally, the candidate must possess strong communication skills and meet specific training requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Experience with youth or children (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and support for students with disabilities.
• Provide adult support with daily living skills.
• Reinforce therapy goals for students.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Two years of study (60 Semester-Hour credits)

Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Assessment Test

Job description

SUMMARY
The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant assists the Early Childhood Exceptional Education and General Early Childhood Education Teacher with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities. This position assists with academic and functional curriculum. The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant may provide adult support with daily living skills and enhancement of present levels of performance, behavioral support, and reinforcement of therapy goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
AND
Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR Associate’s (or higher) degree OR Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning
One (1) year of experience working with youth or children
Computer skills, to include the ability to use email
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of application
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Special Education experience
Experience working with children with disabilities
Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Must complete Student Intervention Techniques (SIT) training within 6 months of hire
Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for AHCCCS-Provider ID Number
A minimum of six units of formal Early Childhood training classes required OR must be willing to enroll in courses.

COMMENTS
Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites May Vary
Classification: White Collar

Work Calendar: 9 month

CURRENT VACANCIES:

This is a list of current Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant vacancies, listed alphabetically by site with FTE. The list is subject to change daily:

• Banks Elementary School - Bopp & Kinney Area-1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

• Bloom Elementary School - Pima & Pantano Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

• Miles Exploratory Learning Center -Broadway & Highland Area- 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

• Steele Elementary School - Broadway & Sarnoff Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

• Van Buskirk Elementary - Ajo & Park Area -1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

• Wheeler Elementary School - 22nd St & Wilmot Area-1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 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.

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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.