Language Acquisition Coach

Tucson Unified School District Language Acquisition - Tucson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job ID:5340515

Application Deadline:Nov 26, 2025 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:Aug 18, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:Immediately

SUMMARY

Teaches and models for Classroom Teachers the most effective, research-based instructional methodologies designed to specifically address the needs of students developing proficiency in a second language. Works with Principals to promote the best practices for teaching content and language arts to students acquiring a second language, and to ensure that all English Language Learners (ELL) receive English Language Development (ELD) instruction as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and/or experience as a trainer in the Essential Elements of Instruction, or willingness to complete this requirement within one year

Knowledge of and/or experience as a trainer in the most recent Arizona State Standards (including the Common Core Standards) or willingness to complete this requirement within one year.

Arizona Teaching Certification with Structured English Immersion (SEI) or Bilingual Endorsement (BE) or English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement.

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

A Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Teaching, Educational Administration, English, or a related field

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Six years of teaching experience in ESL or Bilingual classes

Experience presenting or facilitating staff development sessions on such topics as SEI programs or ESL methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a Language Acquisition Coach.

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.

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COMMENTS

Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION:Language Acquisition- 1010 E 10th Street

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.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage

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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.

To view the full job description, please visit our website .

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.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$43,900 to $51,400 Per Year

• Anna Caro Read , Administrative Assistant
• Language Acquisition
• Phone: 520-225-4600
• Email:

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