Early Childhood Ex Ed Teacher Assistant at 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.

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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 study at an institute of higher learning
• One (1) year 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
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of application

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Special Education experience

Experience working with children with disabilities

Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Exceptional Education - Sites Vary

Classification: White Collar

FTE: Varies

Work Calendar: 9 months

CURRENT VACANCIES

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

• Steele Elementary School - Broadway & Sarnoff Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Van Buskirk Elementary - Ajo & Park 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.

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.