Teacher Assistant - Temporary Assignment (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

IMDiversity; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant for a temporary assignment for the 2026-2027 school year at Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet. The role is a 0.75 FTE position, amounting to 6 hours per day, with a 9‑month work calendar.

The ideal candidate will assist teachers with classroom activities, support student learning, and comply with district policies. English proficiency and experience with youth are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities. This is a temporary assignment.

Skills

Youth experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Two-years post high school general education studies

AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Temporary Assignment (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY

Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities. This is a temporary assignment.

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

TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet- 22nd. St. & 10th Ave. 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.