Intervention Technician (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, AZ seeks a paraeducator to assist staff in maintaining a safe, closed educational environment that supports the development and personal growth of disabled students unable to be mainstreamed.

The position is 0.87 FTE (about 7 hours per day) on a 9-month calendar. It requires English communication skills and compliance with pre-start clearances and trainings. Rates have recently increased through community funding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or higher, OR two years of study, OR completion of the academic assessment test.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher

Two years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study

AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test

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.

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.