Ex Ed Program Coordinator, Sr

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a senior coordinator to oversee financial, budgetary, payroll, grant writing, and position control activities for Exceptional Education programs. You will monitor budgets, staff allocations, grant expenditures, and reporting, while guiding staff and liaising with departments to ensure compliance and strategic support.

Requirements include a master’s or bachelor’s degree with several years of program administration experience, plus supervisory expertise and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with four years of experience administering or coordinating programs, or eight years progressive experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program.
• Proficiency with word processing, database, and spreadsheet tools; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee financial, budgetary, payroll, grant writing, and position control functions for assigned Exceptional Education programs.
• Monitor and manage program budgets, staffing allocations, grant expenditures, and fiscal resources.
• Prepare reports and support strategic decision-making with administrators and staff.
• Supervise staff and provide guidance and training on financial and personnel procedures.

Skills

Verbal/written English

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Reading/comprehension of instructions

Leadership/ Supervisory skills

Education

Master’s degree or bachelor’s Degree

Experience in program administration/co-ordination

Tools

Word processing

Database software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Summary

Coordinates and oversees the financial, budgetary, payroll, grant writing, and position control functions of designated Exceptional Education programs. Monitors and manages program budgets, staffing allocations, grant expenditures, and fiscal resources to ensure compliance with district policies, state and federal regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. Collaborates with administrators and department staff to develop budgets, analyze financial and staffing data, prepare reports, and support strategic decision-making. Supervises assigned staff, provides technical guidance and training on financial and personnel procedures, and serves as a liaison between departments to facilitate financial, staffing, payroll, purchasing, and grant-related processes. Ensures the accurate maintenance of financial records, position control data, and reporting requirements while supporting current and future fiscal planning activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s Degree AND Four years of experience administering or coordinating programs OR Eight years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs
• Three (3) years Supervisory Experience
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program is required
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs3>Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Some positions within this classification may require some type of certification

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge in accounting
• Knowledge in finance and payroll
• Knowledge in grant writing, monitoring and reporting.

Comments

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Exceptional Education Department

Classification: Non-Bargaining

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 months

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.