Exceptional Education Itinerant Teacher - Visually Impaired (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tucson Unified School District is hiring an Exceptional Education Teacher to manage the VI learning environment, plan lessons, and deliver specialized instruction. The role emphasizes data collection to monitor student progress and support achievement, with collaboration across a team to align instruction and promote diversity.

The position includes required case management duties and is aligned with district goals for the 2026-2027 school year. Strong credentials in VI and SEI are essential.

Qualifications

• Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate - VI is required.
• SEI Endorsement is required.
• Endorsement in Special Education/Approved Area is required.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Responsabilités

• Manage the exceptional education learning environment and plan instruction.
• Provide specialized instruction and evaluate student performance.
• Monitor progress and collect data to advance achievement.
• Collaborate with team to plan instruction and support diversity.
• Complete required case management duties.

Formation

Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate - Visually Impaired (VI)

Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement

Appropriate Special Education Endorsement/Approved Area

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Description du poste

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Summary

Effectively manage the Exceptional Education learning environment to prepare lesson plans, provide specialized instruction, evaluate, monitor, and collect data on the 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. The Exceptional Education Teacher will complete required case management duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate - Visually Impaired (VI)
• Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
• Appropriate Special Education Endorsement/Approved Area
• 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 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 insurance compliance 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

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is Preferred

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Site - Intersection

Classification: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary

FTE: 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

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.