What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified School District?
SUMMARY
Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test
OR
Associate’s (or higher) degree
OR
Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of post high school general education studies - One year of experience working with youth
- Speak, read and write in English
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
- Copy of diploma, transcript or test results must be submitted at time of hire.
- FBI fingerprint background check.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Related training or education
COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Miles Exploratory Learning Center - Broadway & Highland Area
FTE: .75 - 6 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.
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.