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 Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Special Education ID, Special Education LD OR Special Education ED Certificate
  OR
• Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate with a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate Disabilities PreK-12 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

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)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS:  
This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration. 

If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact Careers@tusd1.org. 

CURRENT VACANCIES:
This is a list of current teacher vacancies, listed alphabetically with grade/subject area and FTE. The list is subject to change daily:

• Booth-Fickett Math & Science Magnet School - Broadway & Kolb Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Dodge Magnet Middle School - Pima & Craycroft Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Gridley Middle School - Broadway & Harrison Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day - Grades 6, 7, & 8
• Magee Middle School - Speedway & Pantano Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day (position will become available January 4, 2027)
• Mary Belle McCorkle K-8 - Ajo & Mission Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day (Elementary Model)
• Morgan Maxwell K-8 School - Anklam & Greasewood Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Safford K-8 School - Broadway & 4th Avenue Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day

For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

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.