Special Education Teacher - Autism Support Program 2023 10147 at Kingman Unified School District #20 - AZ
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KUSD teachers enjoy many benefits including a four-day work week and a school calendar that features breaks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, as well as six weeks off in the summer! The Monday through Thursday work week and 148-day contract provide for a work-life balance difficult to match. This regular, full-time teaching position for our 2024-2025 school year is at Kingman Unified School District's Little Explorers Early Learning Center in Kingman, AZ. Our nationally accredited and state licensed preschool is run by Ms. Runkel, our Early Childhood Program Coordinator. Children ages 3-5 with developmental delays are offered free services, while a grant program is offered to families in financial need and a tuition program for typically developing children ages 3-5 is offered as well. A licensed child care center is also on site for children 6 weeks old through 5 years old, this center is also used as a teaching lab for high school students taking classes in the area of Early Childhood.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications 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 Required Arizona Teaching Certification: Special Education Teaching Certificate appropriate for the disability category. Standard professional Mild/Mod Disabilities Certificate SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications 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 Required Arizona Teaching Certification: Special Education Teaching Certificate appropriate for the disability category. Standard professional Mild/Mod Disabilities Certificate SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education 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.
Comments and Other Information
Kingman Unified School District invites you to apply for this full-time teaching position for the 2022-23 school year! The position will commence July 13, 2022.
Unique Benefits of Being a KUSD Teacher
Four-day work week, Monday through Thursday
Opportunity for work/life balance with 148-day employment contract
Two-week breaks in the fall, winter and spring; one week off at Thanksgiving; six weeks off in the summer
Arizona state pension
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program after teaching full time for five complete and consecutive academic years (Please note that eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education)
Salary and Benefits
The 2022-2023 salary range for teachers is $37,075-$48,975. In addition to base salary, teachers are eligible to earn approximately $6,000-$8,000 in 301 money.
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 2022-23 of up to $4,000. All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification.
*Subject to change for 2022-23 school year.
The District also offers generous benefits including options for medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no out-of-pocket premium costs.
Community/Other Information
Kingman Unified School District consists of thirteen schools and approximately 7800 students and 340 teachers. There are four K-5 schools, one pre-K school, two middle schools (6-8), one K-8 school, one K-6 school, two 9-12 high schools, one self paced academic process campus, and one online learning academy.
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, and the Grand Canyon. For those who enjoy small to mid town life, but like big city nearby, we have Henderson/Las Vegas an hour and a half drive north which is great for quick day trips! For those who love fishing or water activities, we have Bullhead City 30min away located right on the Colorado River with Katherine Landing. If you like nature, you have the opportunity to enjoy the spring flowers just outside Oatman, AZ 30 min west of us and also get to experience forestry and wildlife year round and even snow in winter, just 20min northeast of us in the Hualapai Mountains.
Comments and Other Information
Kingman Unified School District invites you to apply for this full-time teaching position for the 2022-23 school year! The position will commence July 13, 2022.
Unique Benefits of Being a KUSD Teacher
Four-day work week, Monday through Thursday
Opportunity for work/life balance with 148-day employment contract
Two-week breaks in the fall, winter and spring; one week off at Thanksgiving; six weeks off in the summer
Arizona state pension
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program after teaching full time for five complete and consecutive academic years (Please note that eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education)
Salary and Benefits
The 2022-2023 salary range for teachers is $37,075-$48,975. In addition to base salary, teachers are eligible to earn approximately $6,000-$8,000 in 301 money.
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 2022-23 of up to $4,000. All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification.
*Subject to change for 2022-23 school year.
The District also offers generous benefits including options for medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no out-of-pocket premium costs.
Community/Other Information
Kingman Unified School District consists of thirteen schools and approximately 7800 students and 340 teachers. There are four K-5 schools, one pre-K school, two middle schools (6-8), one K-8 school, one K-6 school, two 9-12 high schools, one self paced academic process campus, and one online learning academy.
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, and the Grand Canyon. For those who enjoy small to mid town life, but like big city nearby, we have Henderson/Las Vegas an hour and a half drive north which is great for quick day trips! For those who love fishing or water activities, we have Bullhead City 30min away located right on the Colorado River with Katherine Landing. If you like nature, you have the opportunity to enjoy the spring flowers just outside Oatman, AZ 30 min west of us and also get to experience forestry and wildlife year round and even snow in winter, just 20min northeast of us in the Hualapai Mountains.