Program Specialist - Mexican 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. Apply today!

SUMMARY

Mexican American Student Services Department (MASSD) Program Specialist report to the Director of the MASSD and provide both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The MASSD Program Specialist analyze data, evaluate program success and ensure that the goals and objectives for the department are met. MASSD Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data based reporting as requested.

MASSD Program Specialist may be assigned to a specific department or program within the Mexican American Student Services Department based on the programmatic needs of the District.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Mexican American Studies or a related field.
• Two (2) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and Spanish with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Availability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Proof 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)
• MVR Report - 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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Mexican American Studies, or a related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Extensive community contacts and outreach experience
• Supervisory experience

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Mexican American Student Services - 3645 E. Pima St. Tucson, AZ. 85716
Classification: TEA White Collar/Food Services
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.

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!

SUMMARY

Mexican American Student Services Department (MASSD) Program Specialist report to the Director of the MASSD and provide both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The MASSD Program Specialist analyze data, evaluate program success and ensure that the goals and objectives for the department are met. MASSD Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data based reporting as requested.

MASSD Program Specialist may be assigned to a specific department or program within the Mexican American Student Services Department based on the programmatic needs of the District.

See full job description here!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Mexican American Studies or a related field.
• Two (2) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and Spanish with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Availability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Proof 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)
• MVR Report - 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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Mexican American Studies, or a related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Extensive community contacts and outreach experience
• Supervisory experience

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Mexican American Student Services - 3645 E. Pima St. Tucson, AZ. 85716
Classification: TEA White Collar/Food Services
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.