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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)

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

Bonillas Basic Curriculum Magnet School - 17th St & Swan Area - 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
C.E. Rose K-8 - Irvington & 12th Ave Area - 4th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Dunham Elementary School  - 22nd St & Harrison Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Erickson Elementary School - Stella & Mann Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Holladay Elementary Magnet School - 33rd St. & Park Area - 3rd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Hudlow Elementary School - Broadway and Kolb Area - 3rd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Kellond Elementary School - Broadway & Wilmot Area - 6th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Lineweaver Elementary School - Broadway & Alvernon Area - 3 positions available - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Lynn/Urquides Elementary School - Ajo & Mission Area - 2nd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Marshall Elementary School - 22nd St & Harrison Area - 3rd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Miller Elementary School - Valencia & Camino De La Tierra Area - 3 positions available - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Morgan Maxwell K-8 School - Anklam & Greasewood Area - 5th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Robison Elementary School - 18th St & Country Club Area - 2 positions available - 3rd and 4th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Safford K-8 School - Broadway & 4th Avenue Area - 4th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours
Soleng Tom Elementary School - Broadway & Houghton Area - 2nd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Steele Elementary School - Broadway & Sarnoff Area - 2 positions available - 1st and 2nd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Vesey Elementary School - Irvington & Camino De Oeste Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Warren Elementary School - Drexel & Cardinal Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Wheeler Elementary School - 22nd St & Wilmot Area - 2nd Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
White Elementary School - Drexel & Mission Area - 1st Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
Whitmore Elementary School - Glenn & Craycroft Area - 2 Positions - 5th & 6th Grade - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day

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

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.

Teacher *POOL* - Elementary (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Teacher POOL - Elementary (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)