Teacher *POOL* - Middle School - Science (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District seeks a dedicated Teacher focused on advancing student achievement through effective management of the learning environment. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and fostering a safe and respectful classroom that encourages curiosity and learning.

Candidates must have an Arizona teaching certificate in specified areas. Preferred qualifications include success with multicultural student populations and bilingual capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Arizona teaching certificate in specified areas.
• Understand and appreciate diversity in education.
• Commitment to continuous learning and effective instruction.

Responsibilities

• Advance student achievement through effective learning management.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess student performance.
• Maintain a safe and respectful classroom environment.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Engaging diverse student populations

Lesson planning

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate

Arizona Middle Grades Certificate

Arizona Secondary 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. 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 Elementary Certificate with Middle Grades General Science OR General Science Approved Area OR
• Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Middle Grades General Science OR General Science Approved Area OR
• Arizona Secondary Certificate with Middle Grades General Science OR General Science Approved Area
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications

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

Requirements Prior to Start Date

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

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)

EEO 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.