What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Specialist position at Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)?
Instructional Specialist - CTE (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
SUMMARY
Instruct students in Construction, Auto, Welding, or HVAC related to TUSD curriculum.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Construction Instruction Specialist
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two (2) years of experience in specific trade area Construction
- 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).
- 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.
- Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Auto Instruction Specialist
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two (2) years of experience in specific trade area Auto
- 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).
- 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.
- Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Welding Instruction Specialist
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two (2) years of experience in specific trade area Welding
- 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).
- 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.
- Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - HVAC Instruction Specialist
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two (2) years of experience in specific trade area HVAC
- 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).
- 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.
- Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (For All)
- Experience as a teacher aide.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
COMMENTS
Salary Range $18.57 to $21.56
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Classification: White Collar
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.0 month
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 : $19 - $22