Ex Ed Program Coordinator, Sr

Tusd1; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a finance and program administrator to oversee the financial, budgetary, payroll, and grant writing functions for designated Exceptional Education programs. You will monitor budgets, staffing allocations, and reporting to support strategic decisions, while supervising staff and coordinating with departments to ensure compliance with laws and policies.

The role requires strong finance knowledge, supervisory experience, and ability to work with diverse teams to

Qualifications

• 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 programs
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees financial, budgeting, payroll, grant writing, and position control functions.
• Monitors and manages program budgets, staffing allocations, grant expenditures, and fiscal resources to ensure compliance with district policies and regulations.
• Collaborates with administrators and staff to develop budgets, analyze data, prepare reports, and support decision-making.
• Supervises assigned staff and provides training on financial and personnel procedures.
• Serves as liaison between departments to facilitate financial, staffing, payroll, purchasing, and grant-related processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory experience

Reading/comprehension

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Databases

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 programs
• 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 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.