Teacher *POOL K-8​/Middle School, Reading Interventionist; Effective

Teacher POOL - K-8/Middle School, Reading Interventionist (Effective  SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District - Tucson, Arizona

Job : 5489303

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: To Be Determined

Tucson Unified School District is the best place in Southern Arizona for you to begin or continue a rewarding and meaningful teaching career. As one of the largest employers in Tucson, we have a superior offering of teaching opportunities that you will not find in other districts in the region.

What We are Looking For:

• Enthusiastic about working in a culturally diverse district and passionate about developing our students and community.
• Innovative, creative, and have an intrinsic desire to inspire and enrich the strengths of all learners.

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.

We offer 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. We provide a large selection of PD (Professional Development) opportunities to accelerate your professional growth, advance your instructional practice, and increase student learning.

For more information on teacher supports and benefits :

• Teacher Mentor Program (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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.

We are 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.

Contributes to the acceleration of our striving readers. Works extensively with students to help improve specific reading skills. Consults frequently with classroom teachers to design and plan interventions. Conducts assessments to identify students eligible for intervention services. Diagnoses reading strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and materials to promote interest in reading.

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8 with Reading Endorsement K-8 or K-12
• OR Arizona Secondary Certificate 6-12 with Reading Endorsement K-8 or K-12
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

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

EFFECTIVE  SCHOOL YEAR

Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map

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

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