Behavioral Specialist

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SUMMARY

Counsels Tucson Unified School District teachers, administrators and child study teams in behavior modification programs for students.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or related area.
• Two years of experience working with culturally diverse students.
• Experience designing behavioral modification plans.
• Demonstrated experience with children who have been identified as having behavioral difficulties.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a member of a child study team.
• Behavior and mental health background.
• Case management experience.
• Experience with students who have had trauma.
• Background working with African American Students and the African American Community.

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: African American Student Services - 36th St & Campbell Area
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 10.5 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.


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.