Teacher - 6th Grade Elementary Model (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking an elementary teacher for Davidson Elementary School to plan lessons, teach students, and monitor progress to boost student achievement. The role emphasizes diversity appreciation and collaborative planning with colleagues.

Qualified candidates hold an Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8, an active IVP fingerprint clearance card, and immunization against measles and rubella.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 is required.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the learning environment and prepare lesson plans.
• Instruct students, evaluate and monitor performance to advance achievement.
• Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8

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 K-8
• Current 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

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Davidson Elementary School- Ft. Lowell & Alvernon Area

FTE : 1.00

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 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.