Dropout Intervention Specialist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District • Tucson, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Collaborates with district staff, parents and students using culturally responsible strategies and interventions to encourage students to stay in school. This position works with the Drop Out Prevention Department to provide information to staff, students, and families as needed under the direct supervision of the Drop Out Prevention Administrator and/or Coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or a related field AND Two (2) years of experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field OR Associate’s (or higher) degree or completion of two years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institution of higher learning AND Three (3) years experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field OR Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test AND Six (6) years experience working in social services, or adolescent prevention programs, or a related field
• Verbal and written communication skills in English, and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Availability to work flex hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends
• FBI fingerprint background check (at employee’s expense)
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• 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
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department

Nice To Haves

• Experience tutoring

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with district staff, parents and students using culturally responsible strategies and interventions to encourage students to stay in school.
• Works with the Drop Out Prevention Department to provide information to staff, students, and families as needed.

Benefits

• Higher Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level