Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering instruction at Tully Elementary. The role involves supporting classroom activities and helping students with learning tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a suitable education option per AZ DOE, at least one year working with youth, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AZ DOE-approved assessment test OR associate degree OR 60 credits required.
• One year of experience working with youth; English fluency required.

Skills

English language

Experience with youth

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 credits

AZ DOE-approved test

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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: Tully Elementary School - Grant & Silverbell 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.