Instructional Specialist - CTE Auto (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Teacher Aide to support Auto-related instruction aligned with the district curriculum. The role involves assisting students, following lesson plans, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of Auto experience, and an associate degree or alternative credential as outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years of Auto trade experience.
• Associate’s degree OR completion of AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire).
• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Skills

Auto experience

English proficiency

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Associate degree

60 Semester-Hour credits

AZ DOE-approved Academic Assessment Test

Job description

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Summary

Instruct students in Auto. related to TUSD curriculum.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience in a specific trade area Auto.
• Associate’s (or higher) degree OR Completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire).
• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• 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.
• Employees assigned to certain sites that are working towards or hold NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation, are required to have or be pursuing ECE (Early Childhood Education) certification; ECE Certification is required within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher aide.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Site - Multiple Sites

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.0 month

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.

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.