Teacher *POOL* - Elementary (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and monitor student performance and progress
- Prepare lesson plans
- Provide effective and equitable instruction to students in various planned courses
- Demonstrate a solid commitment to continuous learning
- Collaboratively develop instructional strategies that encourage students to analyze and interpret class material
- Maintain a safe, respectful classroom to create an environment conducive to optimizing student strengths
Requirements
- Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 OR Arizona Early Childhood Certificate, Birth to Age-8
- Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
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
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)
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
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
- Bloom Elementary School - Pima & Pantano Area - 1 position - 3rd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
- Bonillas Basic Curriculum Magnet School - 17th St & Swan Area - 2 positions - 1st and 4th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
- Borman K-8 (DMAFB) - 2 positions available - (2) 2nd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
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Pay
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Schedule
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)