What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager - Exceptional Education (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)?
Summary
Manages and implements strategic program plans. Oversight of complex program(s), department and/or grant level responsibilities or multiple components of an overall program/department/grant.
(A “Program” refers to carrying out a specific service or specific activity within a department or the district.)
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Minimum Requirements
Requirements Prior To Start Date
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
Classification: Non-Bargaining
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 months
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
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.
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.
Manages and implements strategic program plans. Oversight of complex program(s), department and/or grant level responsibilities or multiple components of an overall program/department/grant.
(A “Program” refers to carrying out a specific service or specific activity within a department or the district.)
See full job description here!
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree AND Two (2) years of experience administering or coordinating programs. OR bachelor's degree AND Six (6) years of experience administering or coordinating programs. OR Ten (10) years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs.
- Three (3) years supervisory experience.
- Proven expertise of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program, department or grant.
Requirements Prior To Start Date
- FBI fingerprint background check.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
- Arizona Administrative Certificate, or eligibility to obtain such certification
- Doctorate degree
- Experience or training in both elementary and secondary education.
- Experience in supportive service plans and programs including special education and experience with or knowledge of programmatic reviews and revisions using data collection and stakeholder collaboration.
- Bilingual - Spanish/English
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
Classification: Non-Bargaining
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 months
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
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.
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.