Teacher Elementary - ELD (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring an ELD teacher to support English learners at Johnson Primary School. The role requires an AZ Elementary Certificate K-8 with an SEI, bilingual endorsement, or ESL endorsement, plus an active IVP fingerprint card.

The position entails planning, teaching, and assessing student progress within a diverse classroom. Candidates should be able to administer AZELLA testing and comply with ADE requirements.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 and SEI or Spanish-Bilingual or ESL endorsement.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage learning environment and prepare lesson plans.
• Instruct students and monitor performance to advance achievement.
• Collaborate with team to plan instruction and support diverse learners.
• Conduct AZELLA testing as needed and meet ADE requirements for English Learners.

Skills

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8

Arizona SEI Endorsement / Spanish-Bilingual / ESL Endorsement

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay!Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

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. ELD teacher duties may also include AZELLA testing and other ADE compliance requirements for English Learners and other PHLOTE students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 AND Arizona SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement OR Spanish-Bilingual endorsement OR ESL Endorsement
• 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: Johnson Primary School - Valencia & Mark Rd Area
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.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

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.