Program Manager Exceptional Education (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY
Manages activities of the Tucson Unified School District Exceptional Education program at school sites program guidelines and compliance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Masters degree in special education or related field
Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate
Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
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
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Arizona Administrative Certificate or eligibility to obtain such certification
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 programmatic reviews and revisions using data collection and stakeholder collaboration.
Bilingual - Spanish/English

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
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 Arizona Drivers License
MVReport showing no more than the allowable points against Drivers 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: 2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
Location:Exceptional Education Department
Classification:Non-Bargaining

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

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager