Teacher *POOL* - Elementary, Physical Education (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

Minimum Requirements:

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 OR Arizona PreK-12 Physical Education 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 Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

Qualifications

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Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map

Schedule

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. EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)

Additional Information

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

• Cavett Elementary School - 36th St & Campbell Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Collier Elementary School - Tanque Verde & Bear Canyon Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Dunham Elementary School - 22nd St & Harrison Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Erickson Elementary School - Stella & Mann Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hour per day
• Ford Elementary School - Stella & Pantano Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Holladay Elementary Magnet School - 33rd St. & Park Area - .5 FTE, 3.75 hours per day
• Howell Elementary School - 5th Street & Alvernon Area - .5FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Hudlow Elementary School - Broadway and Kolb Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Maldonado Elementary School - Valencia & Cardinal Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Manzo Elementary School - Speedway & Grande Ave Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Marshall Elementary School - 22nd St & Harrison Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Mission View Elementary 36th St. & 6th Ave Area - .5 FTE - 3.75 hours per day
• Oyama Elementary School - 36th & La Cholla Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Soleng Tom Elementary School - Broadway & Houghton Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Warren Elementary School - Drexel & Cardinal Area - .50 FTE - 4 hours per day
• White Elementary School - Drexel & Mission Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours day

Internal Candidates

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.