Program Specialist - African American Student Services (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks an African American Student Services Department (AASSD) Program Specialist to analyze data, evaluate program success, and ensure department goals are met across the district.

The role requires strong data reporting, potential assignment to a specific program, and collaboration with the Director of AASSD. Evening/weekend availability may be required, with Arizona IVP clearance and appropriate immunization proof.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, African American Studies or a related field.
• Two (2) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and Spanish with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and evaluate program success for the African American Student Services Department.
• Provide data-based reporting and support to the Director of AASSD.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

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

African American Student Services Department (AASSD) Program Specialist report to the Director of the AASSD and provide both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The AASSD Program Specialist analyzes data, evaluate program success and ensure that the goals and objectives for the department are met. AASSD Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data based reporting as requested.

AASSD Program Specialist may be assigned to a specific department or program within the African American Student Services Department based on the programmatic needs of the District.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, African American Studies or a related field
• Two (2) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and Spanish with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Availability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

Preferred/ Programmatic Qualifications

• Master’s in Education, Social Services, Counseling, African American Studies, or a related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Extensive community contacts and outreach experience
• Supervisory experience

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: African American Student Services - 36th St. & Campbell Area

Classification: TEA White Collar/Food Services

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 10.5 month

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.

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.