Exceptional Education Teacher - Job Development Instructor (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District • Tucson, AZ

17h

About The Position

This position develops programs for on-the-job training (OJT) placements in the community of secondary Exceptional Education students in an assigned school(s), provides such services as are necessary to support students in these placements, teaches classes that support college and career readiness, and provides readiness for employment. The Exceptional Education Teacher - Job Development Instructor will teach classes in area(s) of qualification and other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate K-12
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of IDEA requirements
• Experience working in an educational setting with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of transition requirements for students with disabilities
• Experience in public relations and ability to relate to a variety of potential employers
• Knowledge of the community including governmental bodies, civic organizations, business and industrial firms
• Ability to utilize vocational evaluations for individual students in vocational planning
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule and handle workload in a self-directed fashion
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Independent means of transportation
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Must hold a valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in vocational rehabilitation
• Experience in job development for persons with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Develops programs for on-the-job training (OJT) placements in the community of secondary Exceptional Education students
• Provides services as necessary to support students in OJT placements
• Teaches classes that support college and career readiness
• Provides readiness for employment
• Teaches classes in area(s) of qualification
• Other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed