Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Itinerant - (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to support both Exceptional Education and General Education teachers in delivering instruction and managing medically relevant student needs. This position assists with academic and functional curricula, and helps students develop daily living skills as appropriate.

Flexibility is required as assignments move between sites; travel between school locations is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with youth or children
• Verbal & written communication skills in English
• Computer skills including the ability to use email

Responsibilities

• Assist Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction and support for students with disabilities
• Support academic and functional curricula and enhance present levels of performance
• Assist with daily living skills and transition/community-based tasks for secondary students
• Travel between school sites as needed; mileage reimbursement provided

Skills

Computer skills including email

Verbal & written English communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate’s degree or 60 semester-hour credits

Job description

Summary

The Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant assists the Exceptional Education and General Education Teacher with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities. This position assists with academic and functional curriculum. The Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant may provide adult support with daily living skills such as feeding, dressing, grooming and toileting, that correlate to mandatory Medicaid billing, and enhancement of present levels of performance, behavioral support, reinforcement of therapy goals, and job skills. Degree and level of support is based on grade level and student need. Transition and community-based tasks are specific to secondary students. The assignments and locations for this position will vary based on student need, planned leave, requests, daily absences and vacancies; therefore, flexibility and travel between school sites will be required. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 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 post high school general education studies.
• One (1) year of experience working with youth or children
• Computer skills, including the ability to use email.
• Verbal & 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
• CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
• Physical Examination with Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the district contracts (Category B) and sign a Medical History form
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) 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
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCCS-Provider ID Number
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training

Preferred Qualifications

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

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary

Classification: White Collar

FTE: .88 FTE – 7 hours per day - 1 position available

Work Calendar: 9 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 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.