Teacher Elementary - ELD (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District•TUCSON, AZ
•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary ELD Teacher effectively manages the learning environment, prepares lesson plans, instructs students, and evaluates and monitors student performance to advance achievement. The teacher understands and appreciates diversity, collaborates with a team to plan instruction, and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning. Duties may also include AZELLA testing and other Arizona Department of Education compliance requirements for English Learners and other PHLOTE students. This position is effective for the 2026–2027 school year at Johnson Primary School in the Valencia and Mark Road area. It is 1.0 FTE, 7.5 hours per day, on a 9.5-month work calendar. Salary is prorated if the start date is after the first day of the position’s work calendar. Positions under 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. Probationary contracts will be issued for contingent certifications, positions at 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees in their first three years with the District.

Requirements

  • Arizona Elementary Certificate K–8.
  • Arizona SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement, Spanish-Bilingual endorsement, or ESL Endorsement.
  • Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Before the start date, provide proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the learning environment.
  • Prepare lesson plans and instruct students.
  • Evaluate and monitor student performance to advance student achievement.
  • Understand and appreciate diversity.
  • Collaborate with a team to plan instruction.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.
  • Perform AZELLA testing and other ADE compliance duties for English Learners and other PHLOTE students, as applicable.
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