Instructional Specialist - BESST (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY
Instruct students in class subjects related to TUSD curriculum.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Two (2) years of experience with youth

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).

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as a teacher aide.
Bilingual in English and Spanish

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check.

CPR and First Aid Certificate
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Employees assigned to certain sites that are working towards or hold NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation, are required to have or be pursuing ECE (Early Childhood Education) certification; ECE Certification is required within two years of hire.

COMMENTS 
Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
Location: Exceptional Education Department
Classification: White Collar 

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day 
Work Calendar: 9.0 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. 

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