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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking qualified Teachers to enhance student achievement through effective learning environment management. Successful candidates will prepare lesson plans, evaluate student performance, and provide effective instruction in diverse courses.

Minimum requirements include an Arizona teaching certificate, an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, and a commitment to engaging all students. The position offers a full-time schedule with a 9.5-month work calendar.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement preferred.
• Proven success in engaging diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and evaluate student performance.
• Provide effective instruction and manage classroom activities.
• Develop instructional strategies that encourage analysis and interpretation.

Skills

Engaging students

Collaboration

Diversity appreciation

Classroom management

Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Early Childhood Education endorsement

Job description

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 Arizona Early Childhood Special Education, Moderate/Severe Disabilities or Special Education ID Certificate OR Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical, Special Education LD OR Special Education ED Certificate AND an Early Childhood Education endorsement OR Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate AND a 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 Certificate AND a 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

Effective Date

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).

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.