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Tucson Unified School District

Ombudsperson (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

An Education Policy Analyst provides expertise on education policy issues. Gathers background information on issues and tracks legislative initiatives. Works with or advises elected officials, non-profit organizations and interest groups involved with the legislative process.

$133,511 / year median in Arizona

+10% projected growth

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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 Coordinates the District response to formal procedural and due process complaints, including the gathering of requested documents and arranging requested interviews with staff. Assists TUSD legal department with Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaints. Monitors and coordinates any required corrective action connected to formal special education complaints. Responds to and manages special issues and concerns regarding children with special needs from their parents, and from the community. Resolves, facilitates resolution, or refers complaints for resolution. See full job description here!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in a field related to special education A Special Education Teacher Certificate or a related Service Provider License Four years experience working with special needs children in a PreK-12 educational setting 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 (at employee's expense) Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization Must hold a current Arizona Driver's license and have accrued 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

COMMENTS

Effective:

2026-2027

SCHOOL YEAR Location:

Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary

Classification:

Non-Bargaining FTE:

1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar:

12 months Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position. 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.