Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant; Effective

Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant (Effective  SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District Exceptional Education - Tucson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5518147
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $18.03 to $20.93 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Work Calendar: 9 month

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.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test, 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
• Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment.

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

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

Effective:  SCHOOL YEAR

Location:

Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites May Vary

Classification:
White Collar

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.

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

• Miles Exploratory Learning Center - Broadway & Highland Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
• Whitmore Elementary School - Glenn & Craycroft Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

• Sabrina Salmon, Sr. Director of Exceptional Education
• Exceptional Education
• Phone:
• Email: sabrina.salmon

To view the full job description, please visit our website.

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.