A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
Teacher •POOL• - High School, History (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) Tucson Unified School District - 3.5 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $48,400 - $55,900 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Full Job Description
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. See full job description here!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Arizona Secondary Certificate with History OR Social Studies Approved Area OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with History OR Social Studies Approved Area 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
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)
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 .
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: 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.
