SUMMARY
Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity.
Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Middle Grades Music Approved Area or Music K-12 Endorsement
OR
Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Music Approved Area or Music K-12 Endorsement
OR
Arizona Secondary Certificate with Music K-12 Endorsement
OR
Arizona Arts Education - Music PreK-12 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 REQUIREMENTS

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

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Wakefield Middle School - 6th Ave & 44th Steet Area
FTE : 1 - 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

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.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

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.

Fine Arts Teacher -Band/Orchestra (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)