Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a classroom assistant to support teachers by preparing materials, supervising students, and assisting with instructional activities during the school day at Lynn/Urquides Elementary.

The 0.5 FTE, 9-month position requires a High School Diploma or GED, English proficiency, and background checks with immunization proof. Employment details align with district policies.

Qualifications

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

Education

High school diploma / GED

Academic Assessment Test or Associate degree or 60 credits

One year youth experience

Job description

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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
  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: Lynn/Urquides Elementary School -Ajo & Mission Area

FTE : 0.5 -4 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.