Dropout Intervention Specialist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

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Collaborates with district staff, parents and students using culturally responsible strategies and interventions to encourage students to stay in school. This position works with the Drop Out Prevention Department to provide information to staff, students, and families as needed under the direct supervision of the Drop Out Prevention Administrator and/or Coordinator.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or a related field
  AND
  Two (2) years of experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field
  OR
  Associate’s (or higher) degree or completion of two years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institution of higher learning AND
  Three (3) years experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field
  OR
  Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test
  AND
  Six (6) years experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field
• Verbal and written communication skills in English, and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Availability to work flex hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends

• FBI fingerprint background check (at employee’s expense)
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Valid Driver’s License
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services
  - Transportation by Employees
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services
  - Transportation by Employees
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department

• Experience tutoring

Effective:  SCHOOL YEAR

Location:

Catalina High School Family Resource Center
- Pima & Dodge Area

Classification:
White Collar

Work Calendar:10 month

• FTE 1.0 - 8 hours per day
• FTE .5 - 4 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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