Program Specialist - Mexican American Student Services (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mexican American Student Services Department (MASSD) Program Specialist reports to the Director of the MASSD and provides direct and indirect support services district-wide. The specialist analyzes data, evaluates program success, and helps ensure that department goals and objectives are met. Program Specialists are subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide data-based reporting as requested. Assignments may be within a specific department or program in MASSD, depending on district program needs. This position is effective for the 2026–2027 school year, based at Mexican American Student Services in Tucson, Arizona. It is a 1.0 FTE position, 8 hours per day, on a 10.5-month work calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Mexican American Studies, or a related field.
• Two years of experience providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school-age children.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• English/Spanish bilingual proficiency.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, with the ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions.
• Availability to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Before starting, provide proof of immunity to measles and German measles or proof of MMR immunization.
• Before starting, hold a valid driver’s license; an Arizona driver’s license is required within 30 days of hire.
• Before starting, provide an MVR report showing no more than the allowable points against the driver’s license under the referenced governing board policy.
• Before starting, have reliable personal transportation and evidence of insurance coverage meeting or exceeding the state-required minimum.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Mexican American Studies, or a related field.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Extensive community contacts and outreach experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect support services district-wide.
• Analyze data and evaluate program success.
• Help ensure that MASSD goals and objectives are met.
• Provide consistent data-based reporting as requested.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the assigned role.
• Work within a specific MASSD department or program as assigned based on district program needs.

What This Job Offers

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