What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Montessori (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified School District?
SUMMARY
Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Arizona Elementary Certificate
OR
Arizona Early Childhood Certificate, Birth to Age-8
OR
Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8
OR
Arizona Secondary Certificate
AND
Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement
Montessori Experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
COMMENTS
Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet- 22nd. St. & 10th Ave. Area
Website: http://www.tusd1.org/drachman
FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
Grade Levels currently available:
- Multi-Age - Kindergarten and First Grade
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.
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.
