Job Description:

Special Education Teacher Assistant II

SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher Assistant II assists the Special Education and General Education Teacher with instruction and medically relevant support for students with extensive medical or behavioral support needs. This position assists with academic and functional curriculum. The Special Education Teacher Assistant II 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 Special Education Teacher Assistant II may work with students individually or in groups, providing instructional support and guidance. They may also work with students who have challenging behaviors or special education needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT II:

• 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 (2) years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and experience developing and implementing behavior intervention programs

OR

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and experience supporting bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and turning.
• Five (5) years of experience working with youth or children in the career field.
• Computer skills, to include the ability to use email (Microsoft Outlook).
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Special Ed Experience working with children with disabilities
• Special Ed Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE:

• 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 50lb. Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and sign a Medical History form.
• Must complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of hire.
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCCS-Provider ID Number.
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

COMMENTS:

• Special Education Teacher Assistant II pay range $19.52 to $22.66/hour
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**
• Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Exceptional Education - Sites Vary
• Classification: White Collar
• FTE:3 positions .88 FTE - 7 hours per day - 1 position - .94 FTE - 7.50 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 9 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.

Special Education Teacher Assistant II

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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.

Job Contact Information

Name essica Nolan

Title Program Coordinator

Phone 520-232-7035

Email Jessica.nolan@tusd1.org

• Special Education Teacher Assistant II pay range $19.52 to $22.66/hour
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**