Teacher - Visual Arts (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a qualified Art teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Mansfeld Middle Magnet School. The role requires appropriate Arizona Art certificates and a current IVP clearance.

The position involves planning lessons, instructing students, and collaborating with teachers to boost achievement. Responsibilities include managing the classroom effectively, monitoring student progress, and engaging diverse learners, with opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certificates in Art at the applicable grade levels.
• Current IVP fingerprint clearance is required.
• Certification ensures eligibility to teach Art in the district.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the learning environment and plan lessons to advance student achievement.
• Instruct students and evaluate/performance to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with team to plan instruction and demonstrate commitment to continual learning.

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Art Education PreK-12 Certificate

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

SUMMARY

Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Elementary Certificate withArtApproved Areaor Art K-12 Endorsement
• Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with ArtApproved Areaor Art K-12 Endorsement
• Arizona Secondary Certificate with ArtApproved Areaor Art K-12 Endorsement
• Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with ArtApproved Areaor Art K-12 Endorsement
• Arizona Art EducationPreK-12 Certificate
• 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

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Mansfeld Middle Magnet School- 6th Street & Mountain Area

FTE: 1.0 -7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar:9.5 month

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.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

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.