Teacher Assistant - Bilingual (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District invites applications for a classroom aide position at Mary Belle McCorkle K-8 (Ajo & Mission Area). The role assists teachers with routine classroom tasks and supports student learning.

Minimum requirements include one year of experience with youth, bilingual English/Spanish exam, a High School Diploma or GED, and either the AZED-approved assessment, an Associate’s degree, or 60 semester hours. This is a .75 FTE, 6 hours/day, 9-month position.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with youth.
• Successful completion of the TUSD Bilingual (English/Spanish) Exam.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR Associate’s (or higher) degree OR Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of post high school general education studies.
• Speak, read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in performing various classroom teaching tasks and responsibilities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Youth experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AZ Academic Assessment Test

Associate’s degree

60 Semester-Hour credits

Job description

SUMMARY

Assists teachers in performing various classroom teaching tasks and responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• One year of experience working with youth
• Successful completion of the TUSD Bilingual (English/Spanish) Exam
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR Associate’s (or higher) degree OR Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of post high school general education studies.
• Speak, read and write in English.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted upon hire.
• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Related training or experience

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Mary Belle McCorkle K-8 - Ajo & Mission Area

FTE : .75 -6 hours per day

Work Calendar:9 month

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

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.