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Tucson Unified School District

Teacher *POOL* - K-8/Middle School, Physical Education (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

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A Physical Education Teacher works with elementary and secondary school students on physical education and athletic training. A PE teacher should have knowledge of sports, anatomy and handling common injuries. Sports taught include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, track & field, and aerobics.

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Teacher
  • POOL
  • K-8/Middle School, Physical Education (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) Tucson Unified School District
  • 3.5 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $48,400
  • $55,900 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Elementary Education Teaching Certification Working with middle schoolers Teaching physical education Working with elementary school students 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
Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Grades Kindergarten
  • 6th Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 OR Arizona Pre-K 12 Physical Education Certificate Grades 6th, 7th, 8th Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 OR Arizona Pre-K 12 Physical Education Certificate OR Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Middle Grades PE Approved Area OR Arizona Secondary Certificate with PE Approved Area OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with PE Approved area
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: Morgan Maxwell K-8 School
  • Anklam & Greasewood Area
  • .5 FTE
  • 3.
75 hours per day 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.