What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher *POOL* - Two-Way Dual Language, Spanish/English K-12 position at Tucson Unified School District (TUSD)?
Teacher *POOL* - Two-Way Dual Language, Spanish/English K-12 (Effective 2025-2026 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.
REPORTS TO: School Site Principal
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grades Kindergarten – 3rd
- Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish) OR 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE: Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
COMMENTS
Salary Range $47,400.00 to $54,900.00
EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 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.
Tucson Unified School District is the best place in Southern Arizona for you to begin or continue a rewarding and meaningful teaching career. As one of the largest employers in Tucson, we have a superior offering of teaching opportunities that you will not find in other districts in the region. Join our team of passionate teachers and become part of a dynamic, supportive community deeply committed to ensuring that our students receive the best education possible in the classroom that is right for them. What We are Looking For: The Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) seeks caring and effective teachers who possess the skillset and eagerness to change tomorrow for our students. Are you enthusiastic about working in a culturally diverse district and passionate about being part of the development of our students and community? Are you innovative, creative, and have an intrinsic desire to inspire and enrich the strengths of all learners? If so, then we are looking for you. Join us in working to make all of our schools great.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,400.00 - $54,900.00 per year
Physical Setting:
- Public school
- School
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,400 - $54,900
