Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR) en Tucson Unified School District

SUMMARY
The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant assists the Early Childhood Exceptional Education and General Early Childhood Education Teacher with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities.  This position assists with academic and functional curriculum.  The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant may provide adult support with daily living skills and enhancement of present levels of performance, behavioral support, and reinforcement of therapy goals.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
AND
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 study at an institute of higher learning
Two years of experience working with youth or children
Computer skills, to include the ability to use email
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions 
Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of application
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Special Education experience 
Experience working with children with disabilities 
Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE 
Must complete Student Intervention Techniques (SIT) training within 6 months of hire 
Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for AHCCCS-Provider ID Number 
A minimum of six units of formal Early Childhood training classes required OR must be willing to enroll in courses.

COMMENTS 
Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
Location: Exceptional Education Department  - District Wide - Sites May Vary 
Classification: White Collar

FTE: .88 - 7 hours per day 
Work Calendar: 9 month  

CURRENT VACANCIES:

This is a list of current Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant vacancies, listed alphabetically by site with FTE. The list is subject to change daily:

• Wheeler Elementary School - 22nd St & Wilmot Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

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. 

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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.