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

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District benefits eligibility (for 30+

Salary prorated

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a Physical Education teacher to effectively manage the learning environment, plan engaging lessons, instruct students, and assess progress to raise achievement. Collaboration with a team to plan instruction and support diverse learners is expected.

Required credentials include Arizona PE certificates or endorsed equivalents, a current IVP fingerprint card, and immunization proof; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Arizona PE teaching certificates or equivalent endorsements.
• Current Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) for Arizona.
• Proof of immunity to measles and rubella or MMR immunization.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the learning environment and plan instruction.
• Instruct students and evaluate performance to advance achievement.
• Collaborate with team to plan instruction and support diverse learners.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Skills

PE instruction

Bilingual Spanish

Diversity engagement

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Physical Education Approved Area

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Physical Education Approved Area

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 in Physical Education Approved Area

Arizona Special Education Certificate with Physical Education 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.