Teacher *POOL K-8​/Middle School, Physical Education; Effective

Teacher
* POOL* - K-8/Middle School, Physical Education (Effective  SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District Tucson Unified School District - Tucson, Arizona

Job : 5489509

Final date to receive applications: Jan 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Interested in creating a better tomorrow? Apply to be a TUSD (Tucson Unified School District) teacher today.

Tucson Unified School District is the best place in Southern Arizona for you to begin or continue a rewarding and meaningful teaching career. Join our team of passionate teachers and become part of a dynamic, supportive community deeply committed to ensuring that our students receive the best education possible in the classroom that is right for them.

What We are Looking For:

The Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) seeks caring and effective teachers who possess the skillset and eagerness to change tomorrow for our students.

• Are you enthusiastic about working in a culturally diverse district and passionate about being part of the development of our students and community?
• Are you innovative, creative, and have an intrinsic desire to inspire and enrich the strengths of all learners?

If so, then we are looking for you. Join us in making all our schools great.

ABOUT TUCSON UNIFIED:

With 88 individual schools and over 8,300 employees serving over 41,000 students, we are Southern Arizona's largest school district. Our student body represents various cultural, socioeconomic, and family backgrounds; we take great pride in the diversity of our community and share a deep commitment to delivering on every child's right to an excellent education.

We understand working in education is both rewarding and challenging, and we are pleased to offer our teachers cutting-edge training and support programs. Whether you are brand new to the field, or just new to our District, you will feel an immediate sense of belonging and support.

For more information on teacher supports and benefits :

• Teacher Mentor Program (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..tusd
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• Welcome to Tucson Unified: .tusd
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Five reasons to work at Tucson Unified:

• We are the place for your talent and passion for student achievement, closing the achievement gap.
• We are an urban school district that believes all students can achieve at the highest level.
• We are committed to providing our students with multicultural and culturally responsive education.
• We are transforming our school district and the community by making a difference in the lives of our students.
• We value and recognize our innovative, high-performing, and creative staff.

Mission Statement:

Join Tucson Unified and serve at the forefront of American education in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. As the second-largest District in the state, we have 88 schools, proudly serving over 41,000 students, parents, and families since 1867.

The mission of the Tucson Unified School District, in partnership with parents and the greater community, is to assure each pre-K through 12th-grade student receives an engaging, rigorous, and comprehensive education.

The District is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination in all District activities. At all times, District staff should work to ensure that staff, parents, students, and members of the public are included and welcome to participate in District activities.

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.

REPORTS TO: School Site Principal

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Arizona Elementary Certificate with Physical Education Approved Area or Physical Education PreK-12 Endorsement or Arizona PreK-12 Physical Education Certificate
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map

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)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING…