Teacher *POOL* - High School, Reading Interventionist (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 hiring for a position dedicated to improving reading skills among students. The role involves assessing students and collaborating with teachers to create effective intervention strategies. Applicants must have an Arizona Secondary Certificate with a Reading Endorsement and a Fingerprint Clearance Card.

This position promotes engagement with students from diverse backgrounds, including a preference for candidates with bilingual capabilities. Join our commitment to fostering a love for reading in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in assessing and improving reading skills.
• Ability to design interventions with classroom teachers.
• Knowledge of diagnostic methods for reading strengths and weaknesses.

Responsibilities

• Work with students to boost reading skills.
• Conduct assessments for intervention eligibility.
• Collaborate with teachers on intervention strategies.

Skills

Engaging with diverse student groups

Bilingual (Spanish) communication

Education

Arizona Secondary Certificate 6-12 with K-12 Reading Endorsement

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Summary

Contributes to the acceleration of our striving readers. Works extensively with students to help improve specific reading skills. Consults frequently with classroom teachers to design and plan interventions. Conducts assessments to identify students eligible for intervention services. Diagnoses reading strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and materials in order promote interest in reading.

Minimum Requirements

• Arizona Secondary Certificate 6-12 with K-12 Reading 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 Requirements

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

Job Details

• Effective School Year: 2026-2027
• 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)

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.