Program Specialist - African American Student Services

Summary

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.SummaryAfrican American Student Services Department (AASSD) Program Specialist report to the Director of the AASSD and provide both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The AASSD Program Specialist analyzes data, evaluate program success and ensure that the goals and objectives for the department are met. AASSD Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data based reporting as requested.AASSD Program Specialist may be assigned to a specific department or program within the African American Student Services Department based on the programmatic needs of the District.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, African American Studies or a related fieldTwo (2) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age childrenVerbal & written communication skills in English and Spanish with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructionsAvailability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends.Requirements Prior To Start DateArizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardProof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunizationValid Driver's license (Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire) 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 EmployeesPreferred/ Programmatic QualificationsMaster's in Education, Social Services, Counseling, African American Studies, or a related fieldBilingual (English/Spanish) proficiencyArizona Teaching CertificateExtensive community contacts and outreach experienceSupervisory experienceCOMMENTSEffective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARLocation: African American Student Services - 36th St. & Campbell AreaClassification: TEA White Collar/Food ServicesFTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per dayWork Calendar: 10.5 monthPositions 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 the Employee 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.SummaryAfrican American Student Services Department (AASSD) Program Specialist report to the Director of the AASSD and provide both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The AASSD Program Specialist analyzes data, evaluate program success and ensure that the goals and objectives for the department are met. AASSD Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data based reporting as requested.AASSD Program Specialist may be assigned to a specific department or program within the African American Student Services Department based on the programmatic needs of the District.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, African American Studies or a related fieldTwo (2) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age childrenVerbal & written communication skills in English and Spanish with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructionsAvailability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends.Requirements Prior To Start DateArizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardProof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunizationValid Driver's license (Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire) 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 EmployeesPreferred/ Programmatic QualificationsMaster's in Education, Social Services, Counseling, African American Studies, or a related fieldBilingual (English/Spanish) proficiencyArizona Teaching CertificateExtensive community contacts and outreach experienceSupervisory experienceCOMMENTSEffective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARLocation: African American Student Services - 36th St. & Campbell AreaClassification: TEA White Collar/Food ServicesFTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per dayWork Calendar: 10.5 monthPositions 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 the Employee 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr