Instructional Specialist-CTE Welding (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Welding instructor to teach students in alignment with the district's welding curriculum and safety standards.

Responsibilities include delivering hands-on welding lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining a safe, well-equipped shop across campus sites in Tucson.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in welding or a related trade area.
• Associate’s degree or higher OR completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 semester-hour credits.
• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire.
• Must have good verbal and written English communication and ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Welding according to TUSD curriculum.
• Maintain safety and classroom management in a shop environment.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to support learning.

Skills

Welding

Instruction

Education

Associate's degree or higher / AZ-approved assessment / 60 credits

Job description

SUMMARY

Instruct students in Welding. related to TUSD curriculum.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• Two (2) years of experience in a specific trade area - Welding.


• Associate’s (or higher) degree OR Completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire).


• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire.


• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.


• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check.


• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.


• Employees assigned to certain sites that are working towards or hold NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation, are required to have or be pursuing ECE (Early Childhood Education) certification; ECE Certification is required within two years of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a teacher aide.


• Bilingual in English and Spanish

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Cholla High School -Starr Pass & La Cholla Area, Sabino High School -Snyder & Harrison Area, Tucson High Magnet School -Snyder & Harrison Area, 6th St. & Euclid Area

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar:9.0 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 theEmployee 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.