Dropout Intervention Specialist (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY

Collaborates with district staff parents and students using culturally responsible strategies and interventions to encourage students to stay in school.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree in Social Services or a related field

AND

Two (2) years of experience working in social services or adolescent prevention programs or a related field

OR

Associates (or higher) degree or completion of two years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institution of higher learning

AND

Three (3) years experience working in social services or adolescent prevention programs or a related field

OR

Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test

AND

Six (6) years experience working in social services or adolescent prevention programs or a related field

Any equivalent combination of experience training or education.

PLUS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Experience tutoring

Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Reliable mode of personal transportation

Availability to work flex hours as needed to include evenings and/or weekends

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check (at employees expense).

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization.

Must hold a current Drivers license and personal vehicle insurance coverage 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.

COMMENTS:

Effective:2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Catalina High School - Pima & Dodge Area

Classification:White Collar

FTE:0.5 4 hours per day
Work Calendar:10 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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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.

Required Experience:

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