Assistant Director - Exceptional Education (Effective 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY Manages the activities of the Tucson Unified School District Exceptional Education program, Medicaid Reimbursement program, and compliance.
REPORTS TO Senior Director – Exceptional Education MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in special education or related field Arizona Administrative Certificate, or eligibility to obtain such certification Five (5) years of special education teaching or leadership experience Demonstrated experience in creating, organizing, and supervising instructional programs.
Evidence of successful experience in communication with school system personnel, students, parents, and the community in promoting school-community relations.
Record of successful experience in working with a diverse population including students with linguistic and cultural variety and/or within the school and community.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience or training in both elementary and secondary education.
Experience in supportive service plans and programs including special education and experience with or knowledge of Medicaid in the Public Schools Program (MIPS).
Bilingual – Spanish/English.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE Must hold the Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.
Valid Driver’s License MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees COMMENTS Effective: 2024-2025 School Year Location: District Office - Broadway & Park Area - Sites Vary FTE: 1.
0 – 8 hours per day Work Calendar: 12 month Position start date: July 1, 2024 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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