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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a dedicated Teacher to advance student achievement through effective management of the learning environment. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and delivering equitable instruction. The ideal candidate will have an Arizona Secondary Certificate or equivalent, a commitment to continuous learning, and success engaging diverse student populations.

Teachers develop instructional strategies and maintain a safe classroom environment to foster student strengths and curiosity in Tucson, Arizona. This position features a varied FTE typically at 1.0 for a 9.5-month work calendar.

Qualifications

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola and rubella or MMR immunization is necessary.
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and assess student performance.
• Provide equitable instruction and maintain a respectful classroom environment.
• Foster a love of learning and develop student curiosity.
• Collaborate to develop instructional strategies that support diverse learners.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Continuous learning

Instructional strategies development

Engaging diverse student populations

Education

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Math Approved Area

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate with Math Approved Area

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

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. 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

• Arizona Secondary Certificate with Math Approved Area OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate with Math 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 Qualifications

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

Comments

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)

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.

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.