Teacher *POOL* - Elementary, Reading Interventionist (Effective 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is looking for teachers dedicated to improving reading skills among students. The position requires an Arizona Elementary Certificate with a Reading Endorsement and a current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Teachers will work with multiple student groups, designing and conducting assessments for student interventions.

The salary includes a community-funded increase through June 2031, and positions are based across various locations within the district.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Reading Endorsement K-8 or K-12 Reading Endorsement.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Demonstrated success in engaging diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving reading skills for students.
• Consult with teachers to design and plan interventions.
• Conduct assessments to identify students for intervention services.

Skills

Engaging African American and Latino students

Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Reading Endorsement K-8 or K-12 Reading Endorsement

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

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. Apply today!

Summary

Contributes to the acceleration of our striving readers. Works extensively with students to help improve specific reading skills. Consults frequently with classroom teachers to design and plan interventions. Conducts assessments to identify students eligible for intervention services. Diagnoses reading strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and materials in order promote interest in reading.

Minimum Requirements

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Reading Endorsement K-8 or K-12 Reading 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

Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map

FTE

Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.

Work Calendar

9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)

Additional Information On The Teacher Hiring Process

This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.

If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact [e-mail].

Current Vacancies

This list is subject to change daily.

Other Conditions

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.

EEO Statement

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.