Language Acquisition Coach - Secondary (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Tucson, Arizona is looking for educators to teach English Language Learners (ELL) and promote effective instructional methodologies. The positions require expertise in Arizona State Standards and specific teaching certifications.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master’s Degree or relevant teaching experience. Flexibility in working hours is essential, as is the capacity to engage a diverse student population. The school district emphasizes nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Arizona Teaching Certification with SEI, BE, or ESL Endorsement.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Proven ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach effective instructional methodologies for ELL.
• Work with Principals to promote best practices.
• Ensure ELD instruction is provided to all ELL.

Skills

Trainer in Essential Elements of Instruction

Knowledge of Arizona State Standards

Experience in ESL or Bilingual classes

Facilitating staff development

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Master's Degree in Curriculum, Teaching, Educational Administration, or related field

Job description

SUMMARY

Teaches and models for Classroom Teachers the most effective, research-based instructional methodologies designed to specifically address the needs of students developing proficiency in a second language. Works with Principals to promote the best practices for teaching content and language arts to students acquiring a second language, and to ensure that all English Language Learners (ELL) receive English Language Development (ELD) instruction as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and/or experience as a trainer in the Essential Elements of Instruction, or willingness to complete this requirement within one year
• Knowledge of and/or experience as a trainer in the most recent Arizona State Standards (including the Common Core Standards) or willingness to complete this requirement within one year.
• Arizona Teaching Certification with Structured English Immersion (SEI) or Bilingual Endorsement (BE) or English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• A Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Teaching, Educational Administration, English, or a related field OR Six years of teaching experience in ESL or Bilingual classes
• Experience presenting or facilitating staff development sessions on such topics as SEI programs or ESL methodologies

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Language Acquisition Coach.
• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students.
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

JOB DETAILS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Language Acquisition -1010 E 10th Street

FTE: 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar:9.5 month

2 Positions available

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.