Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant (Open-Until-Filled)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community-approved pay increase

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona is hiring an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to support both the Exceptional Education and General Education teachers. You will assist students with disabilities in their educational needs and daily living skills.

This position requires at least a high school diploma and relevant experience. Join a supportive community committed to enhancing education for all students. Opportunities are available across multiple school sites.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test.
• One year of experience working with youth or children.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Exceptional Education and General Education Teacher.
• Provide support for students with disabilities.
• Help with daily living skills like feeding and grooming.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate’s degree or higher

60 Semester-Hour credits in Education

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today.

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 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.

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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 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 - must be maintained current during 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 form, release of Social Security Number
• 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

Location: Multiple Sites - District-wide

Classification: White Collar

Work Calendar: 9 month

Current Vacancies

• Alice Vail Middle School – Broadway & Craycroft area - 2 positions available - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Banks Elementary School - Bopp & Kinney Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Booth‑Fickett Math & Science Magnet School - Broadway & Kolb Area - 2 positions available .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Borman K‑8 (DMAFB) - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Borton Magnet Elementary School – 22nd St & Park Ave Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Cavett Elementary School - 36th St & Campbell Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Cholla High School - Starr Pass & La Cholla Area - 3 positions available - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Doolen Middle School - Grant & Country Club Area - 1 position available .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Drachman Montessori K‑8 Magnet- 22nd. St. & 10th Ave. Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Gridley Middle School - Broadway & Harrison Area - 1 position available .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Howell Elementary School - 5th Street & Alvernon Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Hudlow Elementary School - Broadway and Kolb Area- 1 position available -.88 FTE -7 hours per day
• Magee Middle School - Speedway & Pantano Area - 1 position - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day and 1 position - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Mansfeld Middle Magnet School - 6th Street & Mountain Area - 1 position available - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Marshall Elementary School - 22nd St & Harrison Area - 1 position - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Miller Elementary School - Valencia & Camino De La Tierra Area - 2 positions available - .88 FTE -7 hours per day
• Palo Verde High Magnet School -22nd & Kolb Area - 2 positions available - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Roberts/Naylor K‑8 - 29th St & Columbus Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Secrist Middle School - Houghton and Golf Links Area - 1 position available - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Steele Elementary School - Broadway & Sarnoff Area - 4 positions - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Tucson High Magnet School 6th St. & Euclid Area - 1 position available - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• University High School - 5th St & Swan Ave Area - 1 position available - .94 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Valencia Middle School - Irvington & Camino De Oeste Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Van Buskirk Elementary - Ajo & Park Area - 1 position available -.88 FTE -7 hours per day
• Wheeler Elementary School - 22nd St & Wilmot Area - 1 position available -.88 FTE -7 hours per day
• Wright Elementary School - Speedway & Columbus Area- 1 position - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

Additional Notes

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.