Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a paraeducator to support teachers and students at Myers/Ganoung Elementary School in Tucson, AZ. This 0.75 FTE position covers up to 6 hours per day on a 9-month calendar, with duties centered on assisting classroom instruction.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of experience with youth, and English proficiency; candidates must meet district and state checks as part of the start process.

Qualifications

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

Youth experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Two years post-secondary education

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: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Myers/Ganoung Elementary School - 22nd St & Craycroft area

FTE: 0.75 - 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.