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 Secondary Certificate with Math Approved Area OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate with Math Approved Area 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 Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement CommentsEFFECTIVE: 2026‐2027 SCHOOL YEARLOCATION: Multiple Locations – District‐Wide TUSD Regions MapFTE: 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)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. 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.
