Middle School Science Teacher

Position: Middle School Science Teacher Type: Public Location: Suburban Job ID: 134694 County: Pima Posted: June 16, 2026 Contact Information: Tucson Unified School District 1010 E. Tenth Street Tucson, Arizona 85719 District Website Contact: Sarah Haber Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: District Email Job Description: Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today! 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. See full job description here! MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Arizona Elementary Certificate with Middle Grades General Science OR General Science Approved Area OR * Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Middle Grades General Science OR General Science Approved Area OR * Arizona Secondary Certificate with Middle Grades General Science OR General Science Approved Area * Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students * Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE: Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization COMMENTS: EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 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 - 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS: This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration. If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Other: