Manages the activities of the Tucson Unified School District Exceptional Education program, Medicaid Reimbursement program, and compliance.

REPORTS TO

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.

Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education.

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: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR  
Location: District Office - Broadway & Park Area - Sites Vary  
Classification: Supervisory Confidential

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day  
Work Calendar: 12 month  

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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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.