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

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking an ELD teacher for Johnson Primary School (Valencia & Mark Rd area) starting in 2026-2027. This is a 1.0 FTE position with up to 7.5 hours per day and a 9.5 month calendar.

The role emphasizes planning and delivering instruction, evaluating student progress, and collaborating with colleagues to support diverse learners. ELD duties may include AZELLA testing and ADE compliance tasks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction and deliver lessons to advance student achievement.
• Assess and monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with a team to plan instruction and support diverse learners.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and ADE compliance; ELD duties may include AZELLA testing.

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with SEI/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.