Exceptional Education Teacher - Direct Link (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tucson Unified School District is hiring for the Direct Link Program to support students with moderate to severe disabilities. The role involves traveling to students' homes and delivering instruction via Zoom and at school sites, while preparing lessons and monitoring progress to raise student achievement.

Responsibilities include collaborative planning with the Exceptional Education Department, aligning instruction to diverse learners and showing commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Proof of immunity to measles and rubella or MMR immunization.

Responsabilités

• Instruct students on Zoom and at school sites to manage learning environments.
• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students; evaluate and monitor performance to advance achievement.
• Collaborate with a team to plan instruction and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

Connaissances

Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

Travel to students' homes

Formation

Arizona Standard Professional Moderate/Severe Disability Certificate, K-12

Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12 - Mild-Moderate WITH Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsement, PreK-12

Arizona Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades OR Secondary Certificate WITH Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsement, PreK-12

Description du poste

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.

Summary

This position with the Direct Link Program incudes travel to students' homes, providing instruction on Zoom and at school sites to effectively manage the learning environment for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Responsible for the preparation of lesson plans, instructig students, evaluating and monitoring students' performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity while working collaboratively with a team to plan instruction and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Arizona Standard Professional Moderate/Severe Disability Certificate, K-12 OR Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12 - Mild-Moderate WITH Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsement, PreK-12 OR Arizona Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades OR Secondary Certificate WITH Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsement, PreK-12
• 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 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

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Exceptional Education Department

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.

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.