What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher MS - ELD (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Utterback Middle School of the Arts?
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. ELD teacher duties may also include AZELLA testing and other ADE compliance requirements for English Learners and other PHLOTE students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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
AND
Arizona SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement OR Spanish-Bilingual Endorsement OR ESL Endorsement
Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
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: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Utterback Middle School - 36th St. & Campbell 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.
Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.
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.
Salary : $48,400 - $55,900