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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District invites applications for an ELD teacher position at Secrist Middle School. The role focuses on delivering instruction, preparing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and supporting diverse learners. ADE compliance and AZELLA testing are part of the responsibilities.

Position is at Secrist Middle School, with a 9.5-month calendar and 1.0 FTE to 7.5 hours per day, offering prorated salary within our district pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certificate valid for middle grades language arts.
• Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to meet ADE requirements for English Learners and PHLOTE students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and plan lessons to advance achievement.
• Evaluate and monitor student performance and progress.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan instruction.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning and cultural competency.

Skills

Engaging diverse students

Collaborating with teams

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Arizona SEI/English Learner 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 with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area OR Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area OR Arizona Secondary Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with English Approved Area 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: Secrist Middle School - Houghton and Golf Links 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.

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.