Social Worker - LCSW (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Worker at Tucson Unified School District supports students whose social, emotional, or family challenges affect learning, conducting assessments and coordinating school, family, and community interventions.

This 1.0 FTE role serves multiple sites, requires an LCSW and MSW, AHCCCS provider status, and flexibility; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current LCSW license issued by the Arizona Board.
• AHCCCS Provider status or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ social, emotional, and family factors affecting learning.
• Develop and coordinate interventions with school, family, and community resources.
• Refer for services and monitor progress to remove barriers to learning.
• Maintain confidential records and collaborate with educators and administrators.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

AHCCCS Provider

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

The Social Worker serves the student whose social, emotional, and/or family problems interfere with his/her capacity to function adequately within an educational environment. The Social Worker professionally assesses the problem(s) in order to provide and refer for interventions that help eliminate barriers to learning. Interventions may include the school, family, and/or community resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
• Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
• Dependable mode of transportation
• Availability to work flexible hours as needed

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• 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
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual - Spanish/English

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Site: Exceptional Education Department - Location: Multiple Sites - District-Wide

FTE: 1.0-7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 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.

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.