Elementary Teacher

at Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona, United States

Job Description

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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. 

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•  Grades Kindergarten – 3rd  
  Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8  
  OR
  Arizona Early Childhood Certificate, Birth to Age-8 
• Grades 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th
  Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 
• 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

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)

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.