Teacher *POOL ED-Self Contained Autism​/ED K-5; Effective

SUMMARY

A Teacher in the Tucson Unified School District advances student achievement through effective management of the learning environment, including preparing lesson plans, evaluating and monitoring student performance and progress. Our Teachers provide effective and equitable instruction to students in various planned courses. Our Teachers 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 Early Childhood Special Education, Moderate/Severe Disabilities or Special Education e
  OR
  Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical, Special Education LD
  OR
  Special Education ED Certificate
  AND
  an Early Childhood Education endorsement
  OR
  Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate
  AND
  a Full or Provisional Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities PreK-12 endorsement
• Grades 4 – 5
  Arizona Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Arizona Special Education e, Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical, Arizona Special Education LD or Special Education ED Certificate
  OR
  Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate
  AND
  a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities PreK-12 endorsement
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students

Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

Effective:  SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Multiple Locations – District-Wide

FTE: Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.

Work Calendar: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)

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.