Teacher *POOL* - Exceptional ED-Self Contained Autism/ID/ED K-5 (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District is hiring teachers to advance student achievement by managing the learning environment, planning lessons, evaluating progress, and monitoring student performance. Our teachers provide effective, equitable instruction across assigned grades and foster curiosity while maintaining a safe, respectful classroom.

Eligibility includes AZ teaching certificates with appropriate endorsements and an IVP fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Valid AZ teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for K-5 disabilities
• Proven ability to develop lesson plans and assess student progress
• Commitment to inclusive, equitable instruction and diversity
• Current IVP fingerprint clearance

Responsibilities

• Advance student achievement through effective classroom management and instruction
• Prepare lesson plans, evaluate progress and adapt teaching strategies
• Deliver equitable instruction across planned courses and grades
• Maintain a safe, respectful classroom and foster curiosity

Skills

Engaging diverse students

Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

Education

Arizona Early Childhood Special Education or AZ Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Special Education ED Certificate

AZ Standard Professional Teaching Certificate with Mild/Moderate/LD/ED endorsement

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.

SUMMARY

A Teacher in the Tucson Unified School District advances student achievement through effective management of the learning environment, including preparing lesson plans, evaluating, and monitoring student performance and progress. Our Teachers provide effective and equitable instruction to students in various planned courses. Our Teachers demonstrate a solid commitment to continuous learning and understand and appreciate diversity; they collaboratively develop instructional strategies that encourage students to analyze and interpret class material. Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe, respectful classroom to create an environment conducive to optimizing student strengths while simultaneously developing their natural curiosity and love of learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grades Kindergarten – 3rd
  ArizonaEarly Childhood Special Education, Moderate/Severe Disabilitiesor Special Education ID Certificate
  OR
  Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical, Special Education LD
  OR
  Special Education ED CertificateANDan Early Childhood Education endorsement
  OR
  Arizona Standard Professional Teaching CertificateANDa Full or Provisional Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities PreK-12 endorsement
• Grades 4 - 5
  Arizona Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Arizona Special Education ID Certificate, Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical, Arizona Special Education LD or Special Education ED Certificate
  OR
  Arizona Standard Professional Teaching CertificateANDa Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities PreK-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 QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

COMMENTS

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide
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 is a list of current teacher vacancies, as they become available, listed alphabetically with grade/subject area and FTE. The list is subject to change daily:

• Van Buskirk Elementary - Ajo & Park Area - 1 position - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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.

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.