SUMMARYThe 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 and enhancement of present levels of performance, behavioral support, reinforcement of therapy goals, and job skills.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or G.E.D.ANDCompletion 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 learningTwo years 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 Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of applicationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSpecial Education experience Experience working with children with disabilities Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIREFBI 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 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

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) TrainingCOMMENTS

Effective: 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR Location: Myers/Ganoung Elementary School - 22nd St & Craycroft area

Website: http://www.tusd1.org/myersganoungClassification: White Collar – Grade: 5

FTE: .75 – 6 hours per day Work Calendar: 9 month

• 3 Positions available 

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.

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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.