Instructional Specialist - BESST (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Instructional Specialist - BESST (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Special Education

Exceptional Education
1010 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719

• Full Time
• $19.31 - $22.42 per hour
• Exceptional Education
• Posted 6/18/2026

SUMMARY
Instruct students in class subjects related to TUSD curriculum.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience with youth
• Associate’s (or higher) degree or Completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire).
• 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 hire.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a teacher aide.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department
Classification: White Collar 
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

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.