Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant - CTP (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to aid both Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities. You will assist with academic and functional curricula and may help with daily living skills that tie to Medicaid billing and therapy goals.

Role responsibilities include reinforcing instruction, supporting behavioral strategies, and assisting with transition tasks for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test completed.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Two years of post-high school general education studies.
• One year of experience with youth or children.
• Proficiency with email and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Assist Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction.
• Provide support for daily living skills when required and tied to Medicaid billing.
• Support enhancement of present levels of performance and therapy goals.
• Assist with transition and community-based tasks for secondary students.

Skills

Verbal and written communication (EN)

Email/computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test
• Associate’s (or higher) degree
• 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

Copy of diploma, transcripts, or test results must be submitted at the time of application

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 50 lb. Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and sign a Medical History formMust release Social
• Security Number to be eligible for [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCCS-Provider ID Number
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Exceptional Education - Sites Vary

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 2 positions available - 1 - .81 FTE 6.5 hours per day - 1 - .55 FTE - 4.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.0 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.