Teacher *POOL* - K-8/Middle 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 (TUSD1.org) is seeking qualified individuals to support struggling readers in improving their skills. The role involves extensive work with students and collaboration with teachers to create effective reading interventions.

Successful candidates will hold relevant Arizona teaching certifications and preferably demonstrate success in engaging diverse learners. Positions are available across multiple locations, typically for a full-time schedule of 7.5 hours per day during the school year.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement preferred.
• Demonstrated success in engaging diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving specific reading skills for students.
• Consult with classroom teachers to design interventions.
• Conduct assessments to identify students for intervention.

Skills

Engaging African American and Latino students

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with K-8 or K-12 Reading Endorsement

Arizona Secondary Certificate 6-12 with K-8 or K-12 Reading Endorsement

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Overview

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 to promote interest in reading.

Minimum Requirements

• Arizona Elementary Certificate with K-8 or K-12 Reading Endorsement OR
• Arizona Secondary Certificate 6-12 with K-8 or 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

Work Details

• Effective 2026-2027 school year
• Locations: 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.