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

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a qualified Art Educator to prepare lesson plans, teach students, and monitor progress to raise achievement. The role emphasizes understanding diverse learners and collaborating with teams to plan instruction.

A strong commitment to ongoing professional development is required. Candidates must hold an AZ Art Education certificate (K-12) or equivalent and possess a current IVP fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certificates with art endorsement(s) required.
• Fingerprint clearance card must be current.
• Endorsements for elementary, middle, or secondary art education accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage learning environments to support lesson plans and student achievement.
• Instruct students and assess performance to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teams to plan instruction and support diverse learners.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional 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.

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 with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement OR Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement OR Arizona Secondary Certificate with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with Art Approved Area or Art K-12 Endorsement OR Arizona Art Education PreK-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.