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Special Education Teacher

Tucson Unified School District
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Teacher *POOL* - Special Education (Exceptional Education) - Self Contained-Autism/ID/ED & Resource/Inclusion - Elementary, K-8, or High School

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. 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. 

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: 

Self Contained-Autism/ID/ED

  • Grades Kindergarten – 3rd 
    • Arizona Early Childhood Special Education, Moderate/Severe Disabilities OR Special Education ID Certificate 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 ID Certificate, 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 
  • K- 8/ Middle School & High School
    • Arizona Mild/Moderate OR Moderate/Severe Disabilities OR Special Education ID Certificate OR 
    • Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate with a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate OR Moderate/Severe Disabilities PreK-12 endorsement 
  • Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Resource/Inclusion

  • Grades Kindergarten – 3rd 
    • Arizona Early Childhood Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, CrossCategorical, Special Education ID, Special Education LD, OR Special Education ED Certificate OR 
    • Arizona Moderate/Severe Disabilities AND an Early Childhood Education endorsement OR 
    • Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate AND a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate Disabilities PreK-12 endorsement 
  • Grades 4 - 5 
    • Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Special Education ID, Special Education LD OR Special Education ED Certificate OR 
    • Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate with a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate Disabilities PreK-12 endorsement 
  • K-8/ Middle School
    • Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Special Education ID, Special Education LD OR Special Education ED Certificate OR 
    • Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate with a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate Disabilities PreK-12 endorsement 
  • Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card 

 

COMMENTS 

Salary Range $57,400.00 to $64,900.00 (Self Contained-Autism/ID/ED)

Salary Range $51,400.00 to $58,900.00 (Resource/Inclusion)

EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 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

 

Apply at: jobs.tusd1.org

 

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.