Teacher MS - Physical Education (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a Physical Education teacher to advance student achievement at Wakefield Middle School. You will plan lessons, deliver instruction, and assess student progress while promoting inclusivity and diverse learning environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional growth, and a commitment to meeting the needs of a broad student population in a 1.0 FTE, 7.5 hours per day setting with a 9.5 month calendar.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid PE teaching certification in Arizona.
• Ability to manage a classroom and teach diverse learners.
• Experience with lesson planning and student assessment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the learning environment and plan lessons.
• Instruct students and evaluate progress to raise achievement.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver instruction.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Physical Education

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with PE Endorsement

Arizona Secondary Certificate with PE Endorsement

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 in PE Endorsed Area

Arizona Special Education Certificate with PE K-12 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• ArizonaElementary Certificate with Physical Education Approved Area OR Physical Education K-12 Endorsement
  OR
  ArizonaSecondary Certificate withPhysical EducationApproved Area OR Physical Education K-12 Endorsement
  OR
  Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 inPhysical Education Approved Area
  OR
  ArizonaSpecial Education Certificate withPhysical Education K-12 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: Wakefield Middle School - 6th Ave & 44th Steet 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.