Teacher *POOL* - Two-Way Dual Language, Spanish/English K-12 (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY A

Teacher in the Tucson Unified School District Two-Way Dual Language Program advances student achievement through effective management of the learning environment, including preparing lesson plans, evaluating, and monitoring student performance and progress in alignment with the 90/10 immersion model. Our teachers provide effective and equitable instruction to students in various planned courses to address both content and language learning goals. 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. See full job description here!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grades Kindergarten

• 3rd OR Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish) Arizona Early Childhood Certificate, Birth to Age-8 with Spanish Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish) Grades 4th
• 8th Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Spanish Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish) Grades 9th
• 12th Arizona Secondary Certificate with Spanish Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish) 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

COMMENTS EFFECTIVE

: 2026-2027 SCHOOL

YEAR LOCATION

Multiple Locations•

District-Wide 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)

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, listed alphabetically with grade/subject area and FTE . The list is subject to change daily: Hollinger K-8 School

• Ajo & 6th Ave Area
• 8th Grade Elementary Model
• 1.0 FTE
• 7.5 hours per day
• Magee Middle School
• Speedway & Pantano Area
• 1.0 FTE
• 7.5 hours per day White Elementary School
• Drexel & Mission Area
• 1.0 FTE
• 7.

5 hours per day New to District, Two-Way Dual Language (TWDL) teachers are considered Hard to Fill and are eligible for a $5,000 stipend . The stipend is paid in two installments at the end of each semester. Pro-rated for employees who work less than 1.0FTE/207 days. "Make the Move" candidates are also eligible for this stipend if they have not received it previously. Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage . 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. 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.