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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District invites applications for a classroom assistant position at Cavett Elementary School. This 9-month, 7.5-hour-per-day role supports teachers in delivering classroom activities and student supervision during the school day.

Minimum requirements include English proficiency, one year with youth, and a high school diploma or GED. Additional AZ Dept. of Education-approved assessment, an associate's degree, and two years of post-high school study are required.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read and write in English.
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in performing classroom teaching responsibilities.

Skills

English proficiency

Experience with youth

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Two-years post high school general education

Job description

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Summary

Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Speak, read and write in English.
• One year of experience working with youth.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

AND

• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test
• Associate’s (or higher) degree
• Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of post high school general education studies.

Preferred Requirements

• Related training or education

Additional Requirements After Hire

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

COMMENTS

• Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Cavett Elementary School - 36th St & Campbell Area
• 7.5 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 9 month
• This position is temporary based solely on student over-cap. Length of assignment may be subject to change based to student enrollment.
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

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..