Teacher - Master ELA (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is looking for Master Teachers who have proven outstanding classroom teaching performance as evidenced by performance evaluation results or other indicators including but not limited to references, awards, articles, etc. and who have demonstrated student gains from standardized testing or other measures. These teachers will have a demonstrated cycle of lesson planning, implementation, and assessment that are standards-based and aligned to the district guidelines and that include accelerated learning expectations, curriculum, and/or outcomes. The TUSD Master Teacher will effectively manage the learning environment to support high student engagement in an accelerated learning environment. Prepare lesson plans in collaboration with teacher teams (e.g. PLC team, student teacher, etc.). Evaluate and monitor student performance using actionable data to drive decision-making to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity; apply and use culturally responsive pedagogy and equitable practices to produce a respectful environment where every student feels valued. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning at a personal level, at a mentorship level, and at a peer level.

Requirements

• Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Minimum of four (4) years of teaching experience.
• Certain endorsement/approved areas(s) may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.
• Arizona Elementary Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area OR Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area OR Arizona Secondary Certificate with Middle Grades Language Arts OR English Approved Area OR Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with English Approved Area
• Teaching experience and/or education in accelerated learning environments including but not limited to courses, programs, and/or curriculum.
• Experience with and a desire to work with student teachers.
• Experience with multi-cultural curriculum and/or culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Experience in peer collaboration and planning in PLC format.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting student achievement data and its application to instruction (Data literacy skills).
• Experience with project-based learning or other strategies that encourage high student engagement.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Six (6) or more years of teaching experience.
• Availability to work flex hours as needed, to include evenings and weekends in activities such as: PD, conferences, workshops, presentations, etc.
• Meetings or other events associated with student teacher(s)
• Developing and/or collaborating with community partnerships, community and business organizations, etc. to incorporate real-world skills into standards-based lesson design

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the learning environment to support high student engagement in an accelerated learning environment.
• Prepare lesson plans in collaboration with teacher teams (e.g. PLC team, student teacher, etc.).
• Evaluate and monitor student performance using actionable data to drive decision-making to advance student achievement.
• Apply and use culturally responsive pedagogy and equitable practices to produce a respectful environment where every student feels valued.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning at a personal level, at a mentorship level, and at a peer level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees