Fine Arts Teacher - Music (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

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

Job summary

A public school district in Arizona is seeking a qualified music educator who will engage effectively with a diverse student body. Candidates must hold relevant Arizona teaching certifications for music and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certificate in Music education is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement preferred.
• Demonstrated success in engaging diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the learning environment and prepare lesson plans.
• Instruct students and evaluate their performance.
• Work collaboratively in a team to plan instruction.

Skills

Diversity Engagement

Collaboration

Continuous Learning

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Music Approved Area

Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Music K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Music K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Arts Education - Music PreK-12 Certificate

Job description

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Arizona Elementary Certificate with Music Approved Area or Music K-12 Endorsement
OR
Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Music K-12 Endorsement
OR
Arizona Secondary Certificate with Music K-12 Endorsement
OR
Arizona Arts Education - Music PreK-12 Certificate
Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
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.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Lawrence 3-8 School - Jeffrey Rd & Mark Rd Area

FTE : 0.8 - 6 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 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.

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.

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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.