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

IMDiversity; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking an Elementary ELD Itinerant teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Tucson, AZ, coordinating instruction across multiple sites to support English learners and ensure ADE compliance.

You will prepare daily lesson plans, assess student progress, and collaborate with site teams to advance language development and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 valid for teaching in Arizona.
• Endorsement in SEI, Spanish-Bilingual, or ESL required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and develop lesson plans to improve achievement.
• Assess and monitor student performance to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with instructional teams to plan and deliver instruction.
• May include AZELLA testing and ADE compliance for English Learners.

Skills

English communication

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8

Arizona SEI Endorsement OR Spanish-Bilingual OR ESL Endorsement

Job description

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

Full Time
$51,400 - $58,900 per year
Language Acquisition

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
Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 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
Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement
Teacher will be expected to work with students of varying level of language proficiency at 2-3 different sites as itinerant

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Language Acquisition - 1010 E 10th Street
FTE : 1.0, 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

GRADE LEVELS currently available:

K-5

CERTIFIED TEACHER

UNIT: TEA Consensus

FLSA: Exempt

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

Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate
Structured English Immersion (SEI) requirement
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certain endorsement/approved areas(s) may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and
oral instructions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED.

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student need.
• Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled
• activities and materials. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
• Plan, organize, and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.
• Uses and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a
• productive learning environment.
• Plans instruction and implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluate students’ performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities. Make necessary provisions to meet
• learning needs.
• Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.
• Inform parents of student progress and school activities. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students, consistent with district and
• school education objectives.
• Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm.
• Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.
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• Observe behavior of children in the classroom and on the playground.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
• Adhere to all court orders, state and federal laws, and District policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MENTAL TASKS

Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.

PHYSICAL TASKS

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is not normally required to perform all aspects of the job.
Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks. Work involves sitting for extended periods
time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, bending, and holding and grasping objects. Visual
weakness must not prohibit the performance of assigned duties. Verbal communicative ability may be required of public
contact positions.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Uses blackboard, whiteboard, easel, bulletin board, chalk, markers, and office or instructional equipment, such
astelephones, fax machines, computers, and associated technology. May use hand tools and operate power-driven
machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor - classroom environment. Outdoor - all weather conditions and temperatures. Playground environment. Contact
with the public, employees, children, and parents. Exposure to noise, dust, gas, and fumes.

CONTROL, SUPERVISION

Supervises assigned classroom staff.