Bilingual Elementary ELD Teacher (K-5)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking an ELD/SEI-focused teacher for K-5 at Language Acquisition, at 1010 E 10th Street, Tucson. This 1.0 FTE position involves a 7.5-hour day within a 9.5-month calendar, with salaries prorated if needed.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, planning engaging lessons, and monitoring student progress while adhering to ADE requirements for English Learners and other PHLOTE students.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 required.
• Arizona SEI Endorsement OR Spanish-Bilingual endorsement OR ESL Endorsement required.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and plan lessons to advance student achievement.
• Evaluate and monitor student performance; ensure compliance with ADE requirements for English Learners and PHLOTE students.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Culturally responsive teaching

Team collaboration

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8

Arizona SEI Endorsement

Job description

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SUMMARY

Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity.Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.ELD teacher duties may also include AZELLA testing and other ADE compliance requirements for English Learners and other PHLOTE students.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8

AND

Arizona SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement OR Spanish-Bilingual endorsement OR ESL Endorsement

• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

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 Licenserequiredwithin 30 days of hire)
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliancegreater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insuranceas described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement
• Teacher will be expected to work with students of varying level of language proficiency at 2-3 different sites as itinerant

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Language Acquisition-1010 E 10th Street
FTE : 1.0, 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar:9.5 month

Grade Levels currently available:

• K-5

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 theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

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.