Instructional Specialist - CTE Auto (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

About the Role

Instruct students in automotive topics related to TUSD curriculum.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience in the automotive trade area.
• 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.)
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior to Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• For employees assigned to certain sites working toward or holding NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation: must have or be pursuing ECE (Early Childhood Education) certification; ECE certification is required within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher aide.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Schedule

• Effective: 2026-2027 school year.
• 9.0-month work calendar.
• Full-time (FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day).
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Pay

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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