SPED Teacher S/C K-5 Essentials

Find your career on Route 66! Teachers supporting studentson 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 8, 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 Tier Base Pay BA BA+12 BA+24 MA BA+36 MA+12 BA+48 MA+24 BA+60 MA+36 BA+72 MA+48 BA+84 MA+60 BA+96 EdD 1 Contract 37,075 38,175 39,275 40,375 41,475 42,575 43,675 44,775 45,875 46,975 Prop 301 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 TOTAL 43,825 44,925 46,025 47,125 48,225 49,325 50,425 51,525 52,625 53,725 2 Contract 39,075 40,175 41,275 42,375 43,475 44,575 45,675 46,775 47,875 48,975 Prop 301 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 TOTAL 45,825 46,925 48,025 49,125 50,225 51,325 52,425 53,525 54,625 55,725 *Prop 301 money to base of $6,750.
A portion of this amount may be paid bi-weekly; $3,750 to be paid in one lump sum in November 2024.
**In addition to base pay, certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $3,750 in Prop 301 performance pay, to be paid out in June 2025.
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.
Community/Other Information Kingman Unified School District serves approximately 7,300PreK-12th grade students and families across 12 campuses, offering online and in-person educational opportunities.
What makes KUSD unique? The District is invested in supporting students in finding the pathway that is unique to them, whether it is a more traditional educational path with an eye toward college, or a pathway that focuses on the trades and leaving school career-ready.
The town of Kingman, Arizona is located in northwestern Arizona in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain ranges.
Kingman is known as The Heart of Historic Route 66 and is ideally situated between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Havasu City.
For those who enjoy a smaller community, but like a big city nearby, Las Vegas is approximately an hour and a half northwest of Kingman which is great for day or weekend trips! For those who love fishing or water activities, Bullhead City is a short 30 minute drive and located on the Colorado River.
If you like nature, you have the opportunity to enjoy the spring flowers just outside Oatman, AZ approximately 30 minutes west of Kingman and also get to experience forestry and wildlife year-round - including snow in the winter - just 20 minutes away in the Hualapai Mountains.
Also, Lake Havasu City, AZ is only one hour away from Kingman and is a hot spot for tourism and a popular location during Spring Break.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Kingman Unified School District #20 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, religion, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, mental or physical disability, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs and activities.