Teacher MS - Social Studies; Effective

Position: Teacher MS - Social Studies (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
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 Social Studies OR Social Studies Approved Area OR History Approved Area

OR

Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Middle Grades Social Studies OR Social Studies Approved Area OR History Approved Area

OR

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Middle Grades Social Studies OR Social Studies Approved Area OR History Approved Area

OR

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:  SCHOOL YEAR

Location:

Pueblo Gardens K-8 - 33rd Street & Campbell Area

FTE: 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

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.