Middle School Music Teacher

Austin Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,400 - 55,900; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Arizona is seeking a qualified Music Teacher to manage the learning environment and prepare lesson plans for diverse students. The candidate will instruct students, evaluate their performance, and collaborate with other educators. Required qualifications include various Arizona teaching certificates and proof of vaccinations. This position offers a salary range of $48,400 to $55,900 per year for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certification in music education is required.
• Success in engaging African American and Latino students preferred.
• Proof of immunity to measles and rubella is required after hire.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Music K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Music Approved Area OR Music K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with Music Approved Area

Standard Professional PK-12 Music Certificate

Arizona Arts Education - Music PreK-12 Certificate

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

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 K-12 Endorsement

OR

• Arizona Secondary Certificate with Music Approved Area OR Music K-12 Endorsement

OR

• Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with Music Approved Area

OR

• Standard Professional PK-12 Music Certificate

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

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

COMMENTS

• Application Required on TUSD Website: Job Ref #5504848
• Salary Range $48,400 to $55,900 Per Year
• Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
• 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 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.