What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker *POOL* (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified District?
SUMMARY
The Social Worker provides therapeutic counseling services and clinical interventions to all students. Develops counseling goals to support academic progress for both general and exceptional education students. Supports the campus education team to identify, access, and evaluate eligibility for services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work
OR
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
Dependable mode of transportation
Availability to work flexible hours as needed
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual - Spanish/English
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
AHCCCS provider number
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
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
COMMENTS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map
FTE: Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS:
This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.
If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact Careers@tusd1.org.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
This is a list of current teacher vacancies, listed alphabetically with grade/subject area and FTE. The list is subject to change daily:
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.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Probationary Contracts will be issued for any positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.
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.
Salary : $42,619 - $56,875