Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking an instructional assistant to support teachers at Wakefield Middle School. The role focuses on assisting with daily classroom tasks and student supervision to foster an engaging learning environment.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, an AZ Dept. of Education-approved assessment or an associate degree/60 credits, one year of youth experience, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or 60 credits OR AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test required.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Speak English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 60 credits

AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test

Job description

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Summary

Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• 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: 2026-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Wakefield Middle School - 44th St & 6th Ave Area

FTE : 1.0 - 8 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.