Teacher *POOL* - High School, English (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a dedicated Teacher to enhance student achievement through effective classroom management, lesson planning, and student evaluation. The role involves equitable instruction in various subjects, fostering a safe and respectful learning environment, and encouraging student engagement.

Applicants should possess an Arizona Secondary Certificate in English or a similar qualification and hold an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. This position requires a commitment to diversity and is aimed at maintaining high academic standards while facilitating an inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Arizona Secondary Certificate with English Approved Area or equivalent certification.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola and rubella or proof of MMR vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and evaluate student performance.
• Manage classroom environment and maintain student engagement.
• Collaborate on instructional strategies to enhance learning.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Classroom management

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Arizona Secondary Certificate with English Approved Area

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with English Approved Area

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. They demonstrate a solid commitment to continuous learning, understand and appreciate diversity, and 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

• Arizona Secondary Certificate with English Approved Area OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with English Approved Area
• 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

Job Details

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)

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.

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.