Teacher *POOL* - Exceptional ED-Self Contained-Autism/ID/ED-K-8 MS (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 seeking a dedicated Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on fostering student achievement through effective management of the learning environment. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating student performance, and creating an engaging classroom atmosphere.

Applicants should hold an Arizona Professional Teaching Certificate and be committed to ongoing professional development. The role supports diversity in education and requires a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Proof of immunity to measles and rubella.

Responsibilities

• Manage learning environment for effective instruction.
• Prepare lesson plans and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain a safe and respectful classroom.

Skills

Engaging African American and Latino students

Teaching strategies for diverse learners

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Arizona Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities ID Certificate

Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate

Job description

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. Teachers provide effective and equitable instruction to students in various planned courses and demonstrate a solid commitment to continuous learning, valuing diversity and developing 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

• Arizona Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities or Special Education ID Certificate OR
• Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate with 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

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)

Equal Opportunity 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.