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Tucson Unified School District

Teacher Elementary - ELD - Itinerant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.

$63,906 / year median in Arizona

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Job Description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today! 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. ELD teacher duties may also include AZELLA testing and other ADE compliance requirements for English Learners and other PHLOTE students. See full job description here!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 AND Arizona SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement OR Spanish-Bilingual endorsement OR ESL Endorsement 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 Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire) MVReport - showing no more than the allowable points against Driver's License as described under
Governing Board Policy:
EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees. Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under
Governing Board Policy:
EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement Teacher will be expected to work with students of varying level of language proficiency at 2-3 different sites as itinerant
COMMENTS
Effective:
2026-2027 SCHOOL
YEAR LOCATION
Language Acquisition - 1010 E 10th
Street FTE :
1.0, 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar:
9.5 month Grade Levels currently available: K-5 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.