Openings as of 12/16/2025
Education Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration. Experience Successful Supervisory experience preferred. FLSA Status: Exempt
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Special Education Teacher Pima Accommodation District CAPE School - Pima County Juvenile Detention Center The Pima Accommodation School District is currently looking to hire a full-time Special Education Teacher to join the education team at the CAPE School - Pima County Juvenile Detention Center. This is for the 2025-2026 School Year. MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Eligible to obtain security clearance from the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Fluent in preparing lesson plans using blended learning in College and Career Readiness Standards; and providing specially designed to meet the needs of individual students. Proficient in collecting and maintaining data on student progress. Shows experience in developing and implementing student transition plans. Experience working as a case manager for students with disabilities with duties including, but not limited to advocating for students, collaborating with general education teachers, monitoring for accommodations being implemented, maintaining effective communication data, and all responsibilities for Special Education Compliance. Experience in monitoring confidential files and IEPs to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance. Knowledge and understanding of differentiated learning.
Fluent in using technology tools to generate special education documents, including IEPs and reevaluations, and use of the Google platform for teachers. Shows experience working with “trauma care” and/or Secure Care settings. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Immunization This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including paid leave and holidays. The salary for this position will depend on experience and certifications related to the position. Candidates selected for interviews will be required to produce a copy of their valid Arizona Teacher Certificate.
Position Purpose-Teacher's Aide
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
POSITION: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: Starting $50,050 DOE
*Position is funded by and serves the requirements of the School Safety Program-ESSER (SSP-ESSER)
program
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision and work direction of School Principal and District Administration should be knowledgeable in the role and duty of a social worker, child development, learning theory, and special education procedures and services.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Work assignments may vary depending on the School’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
· Provides short-term individual counseling and small group counseling to students (i.e. maintains professional documentation, facilitates referrals to appropriate agencies, responds to request for counseling in a timely manner)
· Conduct school wide needs assessment to identify programing, groups and individuals in need of additional support.
· Provide direct social work assistance to children and their families (i.e. is available to meet with parents and school staff as to determine student/family needs, make contacts with appropriate agencies/resources to address needs, follows through with parents and/or agencies to ensure services received, maintains documentation of services provided for students/families)
· Assist in implementing site level educational programs and professional development for school personnel
· Identify cultural, ethnic, financial, physical and emotional challenges which might be negatively impacting student’s success and provide support to mitigate barriers
· Active member of school/district assigned subcommittees and crisis response team
· Participate in department planning, and trainings regarding school related issues
· Implement evidence informed, prevention programs and practices that teach positive behaviors, promote social emotional development, and ensure school climates conducive to learning.
· Consult with school personnel regarding problems affecting students’ academic progress, behavior, and personal well-being as well as provide appropriate intervention and follow up
· Provide direct services to students to address mental health concerns, conflict resolution, anger management and coping skills
· Continue professional growth to maintain knowledge of skills related to job functions and timely topics
· Attend required SSP-ESSER program training and conduct required program activities, including implementation of social emotional learning strategies
· Complies with State statutes, Board policies, and administrative procedures and implement responsibilities as recommended by the School Social Workers Association of America
· Attend and participate in meetings which may occur beyond the staffs normally scheduled work day
· Perform other related duties as assigned
· Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as assigned by the School Principal and District Administration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) desired or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited school, or
· Arizona Standard School Social Worker Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge of school, district and community resources available for students and families
· One year of successful social work experience or one year of field instruction in a school system, or six semester hours of acceptable coursework
· Demonstrate knowledge of the Social Work Code of Ethics and School Social Work Standards and sensitivity to diverse cultures
· Arizona State School Social Work Certification and/or Arizona Social Work License
· Bilingual in Spanish.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE:
· Possession or ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license;
· Required to pass a fingerprint clearance at Pima County Juvenile Detention Center and Pima County Adult Detention Center.
TO APPLY: Complete the Certified Position Application located at http://www.schools.pima.gov/careers and submit with requested documents by mail to 200 N. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701, email to HR-Schools@pima.gov or by fax to (520) 770-4209.
For general questions about district benefits email HR-Schools@pima.gov
