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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:

Hudlow Elementary School - Broadway and Kolb Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day
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.

Early Childhood Ex Ed Teacher Assistant