Position: Special Education Program Manager Type: Public Location: Urban Job ID: 128954 County: Pima Posted: May 13, 2025 Contact Information: Tucson Unified School District 1010 E Tenth Street Tucson, Arizona 85719 District Website Contact: Goran Spiric Phone: 5202256160 Fax: District Email Job Description: SUMMARY Manages activities of the Tucson Unified School District Exceptional Education program at school sites, program guidelines, and compliance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Master's 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 Driver's License 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 COMMENTS Salary:$67,969.20 to $78,914.30 Per Year Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL 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. Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.? For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. To view the full job description, please visit our website. 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. Other: