Exceptional Education Teacher - Direct Link, Tucson Unified School District

Position:

Exceptional Education Teacher - Direct Link

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

135535

County:

Pima

Posted:

August 26, 2026

Contact Information:

Tucson Unified School District

1010 E. Tenth Street

Tucson, Arizona 85719

District Website

Contact:

Sarah Haber

Phone: (520) 225-6133

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This position with the Direct Link Program incudes travel to students' homes, providing instruction on Zoom and at school sites to effectively manage the learning environment for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Responsible for the preparation of lesson plans, instructig students, evaluating and monitoring students' performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity while working collaboratively with a team to plan instruction and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Standard Professional Moderate/Severe Disability Certificate, K-12

OR

Arizona Special Education Certificate K-12 - Mild-Moderate WITH Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsement, PreK-12

OR

Arizona Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades OR Secondary Certificate WITH Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsement, PreK-12

• 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.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire)
• MVReport - showing no more than the allowable points against Driver's License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

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

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Exceptional Education Department - 1 position available

FTE: 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

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.

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