Teacher - 6th Grade Elementary Model (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

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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.

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Minimum Requirements

• Arizona Elementary Certificate K-8
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Requirements Prior To Start Date

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

Preferred Requirements

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

**COMMENTS**

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Whitmore Elementary School - Glenn \& Craycroft Area

FTE : 1\.0 - 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.

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.