Kingman Unified School District #20, in Kingman, AZ, invites you to apply for the following certified teaching position for the 2025-26 school year. Position: Special Education Essentials Campus: Kingman Middle School School Year: 2025-26 (July 9, 2025-May 20, 2026) 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 some 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: Base Pay: 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 state-funded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary in combination with $8,500 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers, which are represented by the salary ranges. (Prop 301 money is paid separately and not included in the employment contract.) - The salary range for candidates with up to four years of teaching experience is $45,575 - $55,475. - The salary range for candidates with four or more years of teaching experience is $47,575 - $57,475. 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 Available Annual Stipends (annual stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification): Special Education Teachers are eligible for a case management stipend in FY 2025-26 of up to $4,000. Special Education Teachers in ED-P classrooms are eligible for a stipend in FY 2025-26 of $10,000.

To Qualify: Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution, AND An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date, AND Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: One of the following: • Cross-Categorical SPED K-12 • Moderate/Severe Disabilities certificate • Special Education ID • Standard Professional teaching certificate with a Provisional or Full Moderate/Severe Disabilities, PreK-12 endorsement, AND 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.