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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
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Arizona Elementary K-8 Teaching Certificate or Arizona Early Childhood K-3 Teaching Certificate AND Provisional or Permanent Gifted Endorsement or willingness to pursue during the 2025-2026 school year.
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Experience with communicating with school personnel, students parent and the community; working with diverse populations including students with linguestic and cultural differences
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree
3 years experience working with a Multicultural or Ethnic Studies Program
Bilingual: Spanish
Extensive background in Africana and/or Mexican American Studies Coursework
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Valid Driver’s license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services – Transportation by Employees.
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
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: Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.)
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.
To view the full job description, please visit our website.
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.
