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.

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: • Visually Impaired, Birth-Grade 12 certificate • Standard Professional teaching certificate AND a Visually Impaired Birth-Grade 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.