SUMMARY
This district level position provides curriculum and instructional support for teachers and school leaders under the direction of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development. This position supports district initiatives and instructional goals, curriculum training and implementation, teacher development of professional knowledge and instructional skills improvement. This position assists in overseeing the district’s curriculum and instruction, linking teachers and other instructional staff with the resources and support they need to help students achieve in a standards-based system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Valid Arizona teaching certificate with a GATE K-12 Endorsement
Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
Seven (7) years of teaching experience
Proven outstanding classroom teaching performance as evidenced by performance evaluation results
Experience analyzing and interpreting student achievement data and its application to instruction
Experience working with district adoptions and initiatives
Experience working with adult learners
Experience working with gifted programs
Experience planning and leading professional development in gifted education
Experience mentoring gifted teachers
Experience working with K-5 classroom teachers
Knowledge of best practices in administering gifted testing and experience managing district-wide gifted testing
Knowledge and experience in planning, implementing and evaluating effective professional development, including but not limited to such activities such as coaching teachers
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) and district curriculum or willingness to complete this requirement within one year
Ability to apply current research in best practices to work with diverse student populations
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instruction
Availability to work flex hours as needed, to include evenings and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of Formative Assessment Support System Tools
Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, a Core Content Area or a related field  
Two (2) years experience working with adult learners
Three (3) years experience working with diverse populations
Three (3) years experience with Tucson Unified School District Knowledge, experience or training in a coaching framework or methodology
Strong knowledge of the Danielson Framework and how it defines effective instruction and assessment practices.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
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

COMMENTS 
Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 
Location: Gifted And Talented Education (G.A.T.E.) 

FTE: 1.0 – 7.5 hours per day 
Work Calendar: 10.5 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 the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

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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.