What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exceptional Education Itinerant Teacher - Music (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified School District?
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.
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, PreK-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
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is Preferred
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
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
COMMENTS
Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: 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.
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.
New Teachers to the District may be eligible for a one-time recruitment stipend (up to $5,000) if hired into one of the following positions: Ex Ed, Math, Science.
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.
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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.
