Position:
Special Education Early Childhood Teachers Assistant
Type:
Public
Location:
Urban
Job ID:
124728
County:
Pima
Posted:
July 25, 2024
Contact Information:
Tucson Unified School District
1010 E Tenth Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719
District Website
Contact:
Goran Spiric
Phone: 5202256160
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
Special Education Early Childhood Teachers Assistant #7745
SUMMARY
Special Education Early Childhood Teachers Assistant
/ / TUSD refers to Special Education as Exceptional Education / /
The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Assistant assists the Early Childhood Special 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 Special 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Special Education Early Childhood Teachers Assistant
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
AND
- 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
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Special Education experience
- Experience working with children with disabilities
- Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
- 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.
COMMENTS: Special Education Early Childhood Teachers Assistant
- Pay Range $18.03 to $20.93/hour
- https://tusd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=7745
- Classification: White Collar
- Work Calendar: 9 month
- Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
- Location: Exceptional Education Department
CURRENT VACANCIES:
This is a list of current Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant vacancies, listed alphabetically by site with FTE. The list is subject to change daily:
- Van Buskirk Elementary - Ajo & Park Area - .875 FTE - 7 hours per day
- Miller Elementary School - Valencia & Camino De La Tierra Area - .875 FTE - 7 hours per day
- Bloom Elementary School - Pima & Pantano Area - .875FTE - 7 hours per day
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.
Special Education Early Childhood Teachers Assistant
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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.
Other:
Job Contact Information
Name Dr. Sabrina Salmon
Title Sr. Director of Exceptional Education
Phone 520-225-6610
Email sabrina.salmon@tusd1.org
- Pay Range $18.03 to $20.93/hour
- https://tusd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=7745