Intervention Technician (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking staff to assist in providing a safe closed educational environment for disabled students who cannot be mainstreamed. The position is based at Mary Meredith K-12, 5th Street & Craycroft area, with a 0.87 FTE (about 7 hours per day) on a 9-month calendar.

Applicants must meet minimum education requirements, complete background checks and immunizations, and finish required trainings prior to start. Internal district processes and benefits apply per policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or higher degree, or two years of college with 60 credits.
• AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication; read and comprehend written/graphic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in providing a safe closed educational environment for disabled students who cannot be mainstreamed.

Skills

English communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher

60 college credits

AZ Academic Assessment Test

Job description

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SUMMARY

Assist staff in providing a safe closed educational environment that promotes the development and personal growth of disabled students unable to be mainstreamed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR
• Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning OR
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test.
• 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
• Annual mandatory training on Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Hepatitis B vaccination series
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [AZ Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCCSProvider ID Number
• 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
• Must complete Student Intervention Techniques (SIT) training within 6 months of hire.

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Mary Meredith K-12 - 5th Street & Craycroft Area

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 0.87– 7 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9 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.