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Instructional Specialist - Preschool (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org) · Tucson, AZ · 4 wk ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

Provides for the instruction, care, and development of children ranging from 2 years 11 months to 5 years old using Department Preschool Curriculum and the Arizona Early Learning Standards.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Two (2) years of experience with youth
  • AZ Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
  • 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 & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Requirements Prior To Start Date

  • Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
  • Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
  • Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment
  • Post offer/pre-hire Physical Examination with 50 lb. Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and sign a Medical History form
  • CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire at employee's expense). Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
  • Complete and maintain 18 hours of required state trainings per year
  • Complete 12 hours of the Department of Economic Services (DES) health and safety classes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with children 2-5 years of age
  • Six (6) months of childcare experience
  • Thirty (30) hours of Early Childhood Education (ECE) training/workshops
  • Sixty (60) credit hours of college with at least twelve (12) hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development Associate (CDA)

Comments

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Site - Miles Exploratory Learning Center -Broadway & Highland Area
Classification: White Collar
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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