Special Education Assistant for Student Growth

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to aid both Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities. You will assist with academic and functional curricula and may help with daily living skills that tie to Medicaid billing and therapy goals.

Role responsibilities include reinforcing instruction, supporting behavioral strategies, and assisting with transition tasks for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test completed.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Two years of post-high school general education studies.
• One year of experience with youth or children.
• Proficiency with email and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Assist Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction.
• Provide support for daily living skills when required and tied to Medicaid billing.
• Support enhancement of present levels of performance and therapy goals.
• Assist with transition and community-based tasks for secondary students.

Skills

Verbal and written communication (EN)

Email/computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to aid both Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities. You will assist with academic and functional curricula and may help with daily living skills that tie to Medicaid billing and therapy goals.

Role responsibilities include reinforcing instruction, supporting behavioral strategies, and assisting with transition tasks for