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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a licensed teacher to manage learning environments, prepare engaging lesson plans, and instruct students to raise achievement. The role involves collaboration with colleagues and ensuring compliance for English Learners and other PHLOTE students.

Requirements include a K-8 certificate, SEI or ESL endorsements, and current AZ IVP fingerprint clearance; preferred bilingual endorsement. Positions reflect 1.0 FTE with 9.5-month calendar.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 required.
• Arizona SEI Endorsement or Spanish-Bilingual endorsement or ESL Endorsement.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Proof of immunity: measles and rubella (MMR) or immunization.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the learning environment and support lesson planning.
• Instruct students and monitor performance to advance achievement.
• Collaborate with team to plan instruction and ensure ADE compliance for ELD/PHLOTE students.
• Conduct AZELLA testing as required and meet district testing requirements.

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8

Arizona SEI Endorsement

Spanish-Bilingual endorsement

ESL Endorsement

Job description

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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.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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.