Physical Education Teacher/Weights 2026 2596 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 Kingman High School in Kingman, AZ. Mr. Ward the school Principal is making sure all students are "Bulldog Strong" by providing them with rigorous academic programs, a welcoming environment and by working together with all students, parents and the community. Mission - To provide a quality education and inspire students to achieve lifelong success through creative and relevant experiences. Vision - To create a community of lifelong learners, who are responsible global citizens, and champions of their own success. Values - Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizens School Moto: "ONCE A BULLDOG ALWAYS A BULLDOG"
Requirements / Qualifications
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: PE Teacher/Weights Campus: Kingman High 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. Performance Pay: In addition to base pay, certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $4,500 in Prop 301 performance pay.
One-Time Critical Needs Stipends (all critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification): 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
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: PE Teacher/Weights Campus: Kingman High 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. Performance Pay: In addition to base pay, certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $4,500 in Prop 301 performance pay.
One-Time Critical Needs Stipends (all critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification): 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.
Comments and Other Information
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: • Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary Certificate: Physical Education Approved Area • PreK-12 Physical Education Certificate • Physical Education, 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.
Community/Other Information
Kingman Unified School District serves over 7,000 PreK-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.
Comments and Other Information
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: • Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary Certificate: Physical Education Approved Area • PreK-12 Physical Education Certificate • Physical Education, 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.
Community/Other Information
Kingman Unified School District serves over 7,000 PreK-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.