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 Exceptional Education learning environment to prepare lesson plans, provide specialized instruction, evaluate, monitor, and collect data on the 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. The Exceptional Education Teacher will complete required case management duties. See full job description here!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12•CCS OR Mild-Moderate WITH with Music K-12 Endorsement OR Arizona Secondary Certificate WITH Mild-Moderate Special Education Endorsement AND Music Approved Area OR Music K-12 Endorsement OR Arizona Early Childhood Special Education OR Moderate/Severe Disabilities WITH Mild-Moderate Special Education Endorsement, Pre

K-12 WITH

Music Approved Area OR Arizona Arts Education•Music PreK-12 Certificate WITH Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement AND Appropriate Special Education Endorsement/Approved Area 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 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 Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is Preferred

COMMENTS

Effective:

2026-2027

SCHOOL YEAR Location:

Site•Exceptional Education Department•Sites vary

FTE:

1.0•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. 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.