Special Education Assistant — Elevate Student Learning

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to support instructional and medically relevant needs for students with disabilities. This role assists with academic and functional curricula and may provide adult support for daily living skills as required for Medicaid billing.

Transition tasks are tailored to secondary students. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), plus related experience and basic computer/email skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of approved assessment or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits acceptable.
• One year of experience with youth or children is required.
• Proficiency with email and basic computer tasks; strong English reading/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction.
• Provide medically relevant support and assistance with daily living skills as needed.
• Support students in academic and functional curricula; assist with transition and community-based tasks for secondary students.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 60 credits

Job description

The Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to support instructional and medically relevant needs for students with disabilities. This role assists with academic and functional curricula and may provide adult support for daily living skills as required for Medicaid billing.

Transition tasks are tailored to secondary students. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), plus related experience and basic computer/email skills.