Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Employer Tucson Unified School District
Location Tucson, Arizona
Type Part-time
Compensation $18.19 - $21.12

Job Description

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SUMMARY

Assists teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• 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: Lynn/Urquides Elementary School - Ajo & Mission Area

FTE : 0.5 - 4 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.