Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring to assist teachers at Robins K-8 School, located in the Sweetwater & Silverbell area. This 9-month, 0.625 FTE position runs five hours per day and includes pay increases funded through a community override through June 2031.

The role focuses on supporting classroom activities, managing student needs, and ensuring a positive learning environment, with required pre-employment steps and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR Associates degree OR two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of post high school general education studies.
• One year of experience working with youth.
• Speak, read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

Skills

English language

Youth work experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test

Associates degree

60 semester-hours credits (two-years of post high school studies)

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

Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• 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.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Related training or education

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Robins K-8 School - Sweetwater & Silverbell Area

FTE : .625 -5 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.