Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Itinerant - (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Itinerant - (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Special Education

Exceptional Education
1010 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719

• Full Time
• $18.75 - $21.77 per hour
• Exceptional Education
• Posted 6/17/2026

SUMMARY

The Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant assists the Exceptional Education and General Education Teacher with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities.  This position assists with academic and functional curriculum.  The Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant may provide adult support with daily living skills such as feeding, dressing, grooming and toileting, that correlate to mandatory Medicaid billing, and enhancement of present levels of performance, behavioral support, reinforcement of therapy goals, and job skills.  Degree and level of support is based on grade level and student need.  Transition and community-based tasks are specific to secondary students.  The assignments and locations for this position will vary based on student need, planned leave, requests, daily absences and vacancies; therefore, flexibility and travel between school sites will be required.  Mileage reimbursement will be provided.

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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 post high school general education studies.
• One (1) year of experience working with youth or children 
• Computer skills, including 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 the time of application

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check. 
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization 
• CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment 
• Physical Examination with Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the district contracts (Category B) and sign a Medical History form 
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
  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
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCCS-Provider ID Number
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training

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 Department - Sites vary 
Classification: White Collar 
FTE: .94 FTE – 7.50 hours per day - 1 position available
Work Calendar: 9 months  

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.