What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher MS - English Language Arts & Social Studies position at Tucson Unified School District?
Job Description
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 with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area AND Middle Grades Social Studies OR Social Studies Approved Area OR History Approved Area
- Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area AND Middle Grades Social Studies OR Social Studies Approved Area OR History Approved Area
- Arizona Secondary Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area AND Middle Grades Social Studies OR Social Studies Approved Area OR History Approved Area
- Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with English Approved Area AND Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with Social Studies Approved Area OR History Approved Area
- Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement
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 : Morgan Maxwell K-8 School - Anklam & Greasewood Area
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 .
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.
