Exceptional Education Teacher - Early Childhood (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks dedicated educators to manage the learning environment for students. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating student performance, and collaborating with teams. Candidates must have the necessary Arizona certifications and should demonstrate commitment to diversity and continuous learning. Opportunities for a one-time recruitment stipend may be available.

Benefits

One-time recruitment stipend (up to $5,000) for eligible positions

Nondiscrimination policy based on various factors

Qualifications

• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement is preferred.
• Experience with Pre-K early learning standards implementations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage learning environment and prepare lesson plans for students.
• Evaluate and monitor students' performance to advance achievement.
• Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction.

Skills

Collaboration

Continuous Learning

Cultural Competency

Education

Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12 - CCS with Early Childhood Endorsement

Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12 - Mild-Moderate with Early Childhood Endorsement

Arizona Early Childhood Special Education, Birth through Grade 3 Certificate

Job description

SUMMARY

Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity.

Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12 - CCS with Early Childhood Endorsement
OR
Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12 - Mild-Moderate with Early Childhood Endorsement
OR
Arizona Early Childhood Special Education, Birth through Grade 3 Certificate

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience with Pre-K early learning standards implementations.
Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students.
Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a healthcare provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Bloom Elementary School - Pima & Pantano Area

FTE: 1.0 – 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 months

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.

New Teachers to the District may be eligible for a one-time recruitment stipend (up to $5,000) if hired into positions such as Ex Ed, Math, Science.

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

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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.