Job Description:

Program Manager - Exceptional Education (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY
Manages activities of the Tucson Unified School District Exceptional Education program at school sites, program guidelines, and compliance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in special education or related field
• Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Five (5) years of special education teaching or leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in creating, organizing, and supervising instructional programs
• Evidence of successful experience in communication with school system personnel, students, parents, and the community in promoting school-community relations
• Record of successful experience in working with a diverse population including students with linguistic and cultural variety and/or within the school and community
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Arizona Administrative Certificate, or eligibility to obtain such certification
• Experience or training in both elementary and secondary education.
• Experience in supportive service plans and programs including special education and experience with or knowledge of programmatic reviews and revisions using data collection and stakeholder collaboration.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English

COMMENTS
Salary Range $67,969.20 to $78,914.29
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department
Classification: Non-Bargaining
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 month