Program Manager - Exceptional Education (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a qualified individual to manage and implement strategic program plans for the Exceptional Education Department in Tucson. The role includes oversight of complex programs, with a focus on educational support and legislative compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree, supervisory experience, and knowledge of federal and state educational requirements. Preferred qualifications include bilingual skills and a Doctorate degree.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and two years of experience administering or coordinating programs, or six years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Proven expertise in federal and state legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement strategic program plans.
• Oversee complex program responsibilities and components.

Skills

Program administration

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements

Bilingual – Spanish/English

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

SUMMARY

Manages and implements strategic program plans. Oversight of complex program(s), department and/or grant level responsibilities or multiple components of an overall program/department/grant.

(A “Program” refers to carrying out a specific service or specific activity within a department or the district.)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree AND two (2) years of experience administering or coordinating programs. OR bachelor’s degree AND six (6) years of experience administering or coordinating programs. OR ten (10) years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Proven expertise of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program, department or grant.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Arizona Administrative Certificate, or eligibility to obtain such certification.
• Doctorate degree.
• Experience or training in both elementary and secondary education.
• Experience in supportive service plans and programs including special education and experience with or knowledge of programmatic reviews and revisions using data collection and stakeholder collaboration.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 school year

Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary

Classification: Non-bargaining

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 months

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

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.