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Teacher Development Academy

Apply for our TUSD Teacher Development Academy – the only requirement is a bachelor's degree!

The Teacher Development Academy is a FREE two-year program while you work in TUSD:

  • Receive a K-8 Elementary Teaching Certification
  • Receive Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
  • Receive Reading Endorsement (required to teach after 2028)
  • No additional college course work
  • Limited to 30 participants
Receive a teacher's salary plus benefits while in the program:
  • Paid summer institutes twice a year (10 day/4 day)
Who should apply:
  • Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
  • Open to TAs, School Community Liaisons and other school support positions
  • Open to anyone (current employment in TUSD not required)
Program starts July 14, 2025 and will be complete in June 2027.

Application window is open October 1 - December 20, 2024!

Application Form (in PDF)
Brought to you by:

Alicia Nourse
Program Director, Teacher Development Academy
520-225-4935