Traveling Special Education Assistant

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to support both Exceptional Education and General Education teachers in delivering instruction and managing medically relevant student needs. This position assists with academic and functional curricula, and helps students develop daily living skills as appropriate.

Flexibility is required as assignments move between sites; travel between school locations is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with youth or children
• Verbal & written communication skills in English
• Computer skills including the ability to use email

Responsibilities

• Assist Exceptional Education and General Education teachers with instruction and support for students with disabilities
• Support academic and functional curricula and enhance present levels of performance
• Assist with daily living skills and transition/community-based tasks for secondary students
• Travel between school sites as needed; mileage reimbursement provided

Skills

Computer skills including email

Verbal & written English communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate’s degree or 60 semester-hour credits

Job description

The Tucson Unified School District seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant to support both Exceptional Education and General Education teachers in delivering instruction and managing medically relevant student needs. This position assists with academic and functional curricula, and helps students develop daily living skills as appropriate.

Flexibility is required as assignments move between sites; travel between school locations is expected.