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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks an HVAC instructor aide at Rincon High School to teach HVAC topics aligned with the district curriculum.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years HVAC experience, and an associate degree or equivalent credits; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Position is 1.0 FTE, 8 hours daily, 9-month calendar with benefits as per district.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years HVAC experience in a specific trade area.
• Associate’s degree or higher OR ADE approved assessment OR 60 credits.
• Copy of diploma/transcripts/test results must be submitted at hire.
• English reading/writing skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in HVAC; align lessons to TUSD curriculum.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual English Spanish

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

ADE Academic Assessment Test or 60 credits

60 Semester-Hour credits

Job description

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Summary

Instruct students in HVAC. related to TUSD curriculum.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience in a specific trade area HVAC.
• 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.

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: Rincon High School - 5th St & Swan Area.

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.

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.