Job Description:

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Teachers supporting students on their pathway to the future

Kingman Unified School District #20

Kingman, Arizona

Position: SPED Teacher S/C K-5 Essentials

Campus: Cerbat Elementary

School Year: 2024-25 (July 10, 2024-May 21, 2025)

As a KUSD teacher, here is what you can expect:

• A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work life balance through 4-day work weeks, 148-day employment contract, and 13 weeks off throughout the year.
• Employee health insurance options with premiums paid at 100% by the District. 
• A retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by the District.

Compensation:

Certified Teachers (148 contracted days)

July 10, 2024 – May 21, 2025

Starting Salary Range $43,825 - $55,725

KUSD's minimum and maximum new hire salary ranges for teachers include the district's contracted salary, determined by years of experience and higher education, plus $6,750 in state-funded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary in combination with the $6,750 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers, which are represented by the salary ranges. In addition to base pay, certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $3,750 in Prop 301 performance pay. The total Prop 301 money for teachers in 2024-25 is expected to be $10,500. Prop 301 money is paid separately and not included in the employment contract.

Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in math, science, and kindergarten may be eligible to receive a one-time $2,000 stipend. Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in special education may be eligible to receive a one-time $5,000 stipend and are eligible for an additional case management stipend in FY 2024-25 of up to $4,000. All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification.

To Qualify:

• Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution
• An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: One of the following: • Mild/Moderate Disabilities • Cross-Categorical Special Education • Special Education ID • Special Education LD • Special Education ED • Standard Professional teaching certificate with a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 endorsement
• SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education, within one year of hire

Arizona offers an alternative path to certification for those with a Bachelor's or more advanced degree who would like to pursue a career in teaching. Individuals pursuing a teaching career through this alternative pathway must enroll in a teacher preparation program approved by the Arizona Department of Education and obtain an Alternative Teaching Certificate to be eligible for hire.