Program Coordinator Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Instruction (Effective 2026-2027 School Year)

SUMMARY
Coordinates the activities and functions of designated programs and projects for the Culturally Responsive Pedgogy & Instruction Department. Analyzes evaluates and ensures that the goals and objectives for the program are accomplished according to established priorities time and funding limitations or other specifications.This includes strategic planning developing and communicating a long-term department vision. The program coordinator will provide training and support to meet academic goals utilizing SPARKS and Culturally Responsive Strategies. The program coordinator will provide guidance to district staff as it relates to Culturally Relevant Courses in African American Native American and/or Mexican American/Latinx perspectives and culturally responsive practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associates Degree AND
Four years of experience administering or coordinating programs.

OR

Bachelors Degree AND
Two years of experience administering or coordinating programs.
OR
Six years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs.

One year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge and ability to use word processing database and spreadsheet programs.

Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program.
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Some positions within this classification may require some type of certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree.

5 years teaching experience in Culturally Relevant Curriculum content area (Highly Qualified Preferred) ELA or Social Studies Content

3 years of Instructional Coaching Experience

Demonstrated success impacting the student achievement African American and/or Mexican American students at the middle and high school levels

Bilingual-Spanish/English literacy (verbal and written skills in both languages)

Experience in developing curriculum curriculum implementation inquiry-based learning and professional development

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: SCulturally Responsive Pedagogy Instruction - Broadway & Campbell Area

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:

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