SUMMARY
Working under the direction of a student’s classroom teacher or other individuals responsible for ensuring implementation of a student’s IEP
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR Associate’s (or higher) degree OR
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Two (2) years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning
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Two (2) years of experience working with youth or children with disabilities
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ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing OR Braille Skills if working with students who use Braille.
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Computer skills, to include the ability to use email
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Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
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FBI fingerprint background check
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Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
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CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
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Physical Examination with a 50lb. Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and sign a
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Medical History form
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Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued no more than the allowable points against Driver’s
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License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
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Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCCS Provider ID Number
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
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Must complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training within 6 months of hire
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Must complete Open Hands Open Access intervener training modules provided by the AZ Deafblind Project within 6 months of hire -Certification must be maintained current during course of employment. (Initial fee will be paid by the Exceptional Education Department all renewal cost will be the responsibility of the employee)
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Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day - 1 position available
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
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.
