Teacher *POOL Two-Way Dual Language, Spanish​/English K-12; Effective

Summary

Teacher in the Tucson Unified School District Two-Way Dual Language Program advances student achievement through effective management of the learning environment, including preparing lesson plans, evaluating, and monitoring student performance and progress in alignment with the 90/10 immersion model. Teachers provide effective and equitable instruction to students in various planned courses to address both content and language learning goals. They demonstrate a solid commitment to continuous learning and understand and appreciate diversity;

they collaboratively develop instructional strategies that encourage students to analyze and interpret class material. Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe, respectful classroom to create an environment conducive to optimizing student strengths while simultaneously developing their natural curiosity and love of learning.

• Grades Kindergarten – 3rd
  • Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish)
  • Arizona Early Childhood Certificate, Birth to Age‑8 with Spanish Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish)
• Grades 4th – 8th
  • Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Spanish Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish)
• Grades 9th – 12th
  • Arizona Secondary Certificate with Spanish Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish approved area also required if teaching Spanish)
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Proof of immunity to measles and rubella, or proof of MMR immunization

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students

• Effective year: 2026‑2027 school year
• Location:
  
  Multiple Locations – District‑Wide
• FTE:
  Varied. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)

• New to District Two-Way Dual Language teachers considered Hard to Fill and eligible for a $5,000 stipend, paid in two installments at the end of each semester. Pro‑rated for employees who work less than 1.0 FTE / 207 days.

• 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.
• 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.