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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District invites applications for an ELD/ESL teacher at Pueblo High School, serving the Ajo & 12th Ave area. The role focuses on bilingual instruction and supporting English learners, with a 9.5 month calendar and 7.5-hour daily option.

Effective 2026-2027; requires AZ Elementary Certificate K-8 and SEI/Spanish/Bilingual or ESL endorsement; IVP clearance card; will include AZELLA testing and ADE compliance duties; commitment to equity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 and SEI/Spanish/ESL endorsements are required.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Ability to meet ADE requirements for English Learners (AZELLA) and other PHLOTE students.
• Preference for experience engaging African American and Latino students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and plan lessons to advance achievement.
• Evaluate and monitor student performance; adapt instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with a team to plan instruction and support diversity.
• ELD/SEI duties may include AZELLA testing and other ADE compliance tasks.

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8

Arizona SEI Endorsement

Spanish-Bilingual endorsement

ESL Endorsement

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

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

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Pueblo High School - Ajo & 12th Ave 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.

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.