Program Specialist

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. Apply today!Substance Abuse Prevention Program (ASPIRE) - Program SpecialistProvides both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The ASPIRE Program Specialist analyzes data, evaluates program success, and ensures that the goals and objectives for the department are met. ASPIRE Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data-based reporting as requested.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling or a related field.ANDTwo (2) years' experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children.Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardVerbal & 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 After HireProof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.Valid 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 or a related fieldBilingual (English/Spanish) proficiencyArizona Teaching CertificateExtensive community contacts and outreach experienceSupervisory experienceEffective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARLocation: Student Relations Classification: White CollarFTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day Work Calendar: 12 monthPositions 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.

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. Apply today!Substance Abuse Prevention Program (ASPIRE) - Program SpecialistProvides both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The ASPIRE Program Specialist analyzes data, evaluates program success, and ensures that the goals and objectives for the department are met. ASPIRE Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data-based reporting as requested.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling or a related field.ANDTwo (2) years' experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children.Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardVerbal & 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 After HireProof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.Valid 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 or a related fieldBilingual (English/Spanish) proficiencyArizona Teaching CertificateExtensive community contacts and outreach experienceSupervisory experienceEffective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARLocation: Student Relations Classification: White CollarFTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day Work Calendar: 12 monthPositions 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.