Job Description:

ASPIRE Program Specialist

SUMMARY

Substance Abuse Prevention Program (ASPIRE)- Program Specialist provides both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The ASPIRE Program Specialist analyzes data, evaluate 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.

A “program” refers to carrying out a specific service or specific activity within a department or the district.

Note:  Specific summary information and preferred requirements relating to the specific expertise area for this position will be provided by and approved by Human Resources.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor is degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling or a related field.

AND

• 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
• 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.

PREFERRED/ PROGRAMMATIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Substance Abuse Prevention Program experience
• Master’s in Education, Social Services, Counseling or a related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Extensive community contacts and outreach experience
• Supervisory experience

ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Arizona 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 auto insurance policy.  Coverage must be valid throughout term of employment. 

COMMENTS 

• ASPIRE Program Specialist pay range $22.10 to $25.65/hour
• Application on TUSD Website Required!
• Job Ref #5324674
• Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
• Location: Social & Emotional Learning - Broadway & Park Area
• Classification: White Collar
• 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. 

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