Special Education Teacher Visually Impaired at Tucson Unified School District

Wayne State University; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher Visually Impaired to support students in an inclusive environment. You will prepare lesson plans, provide specialized instruction and collect performance data to drive achievement.

Responsibilities include collaborating with colleagues to plan instruction and fulfilling mandated case management duties. This role is based at a site with a 9.5 month calendar and varies in daily hours.

Qualifications

• Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate - Visually Impaired (VI).
• Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement.
• Appropriate Special Education Endorsement/Approved Area.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Immunization proof (measles and rubella) or MMR vaccination.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License (within 30 days of hire).
• MVReport showing acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation with adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the Exceptional Education environment to support lesson planning and specialized instruction.
• Evaluate, monitor, and data-track student performance to advance achievement.
• Collaborate with a team to plan instruction and ensure continuity of services.
• Complete required case management duties for students.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

VI Special Education certificate

SEI endorsement

Special Education endorsement

Fingerprint clearance card

Job description

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Special Education Teacher Visually Impaired

Effectively manage the Exceptional Education learning environment to prepare lesson plans, provide specialized instruction, evaluate, monitor, and collect data on the 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. The Exceptional Education Teacher will complete required case management duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate - Visually Impaired (VI)
• Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
• Appropriate Special Education Endorsement/Approved Area
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s Licenserequiredwithin 30 days of hire)
• MVReport –showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is Preferred

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Site - Intersection
Classification: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
FTE: 1.0 -7.5 hours per day
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.

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.