Ex Ed - Instructional Staff Development Specialist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking to coordinate and present training to classified para-educator employees who work with or instruct students, ensuring effective support for students with disabilities. The role is located within the Exceptional Education Department, with sites varying across the district.

Effective: 2026-2027 school year; 1.0 FTE, 8 hours per day, 12-month work calendar. Internal transfers and salary references apply per district policies.

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience with or instructing students with disabilities.
• Eligibility: HS diploma/GED plus AZ Academic Assessment Test or an Associate’s degree or 60 college credits.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication; ability to read/understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and presents training to classified para-educator employees.

Education

High School Diploma or GED and AZ Academic Assessment Test

Associate’s degree or higher

Two years (60 semester-hour credits) of college

Job description

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SUMMARY

Coordinates and presents training to classified para-educator employees working with or instructing students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four years of experience working with or instructing students with disabilities
• 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
• Verbal and 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
• 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 compliancegreater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insuranceas described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
• Post-offer/pre-employment physical exam and 50 lb. lift test

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
Classification: White Collar
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 months

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 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.