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Date Posted 2/24/2025 Contact Samuel Shadoan928-753-5678 2015 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
45,575 - 57,475 Annually Length of Work Year 148 Employment Type Full Time 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: 5th Grade Teacher Campus: Manzanita Elementary 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. 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 Certificate, or Early Childhood Certificate, or Special Education Certificate with an Early Childhood 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.
Requirements / QualificationsKingman Unified School District #20, in Kingman, AZ, invites you to apply for the following certified teaching position for the 2025-26 school year. Position: 5th Grade Teacher Campus: Manzanita Elementary 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. 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 Certificate, or Early Childhood Certificate, or Special Education Certificate with an Early Childhood 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.
Comments and Other Information Community/Other Information Kingman Unified School District serves approximately 7,300 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. 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. Comments and Other InformationCommunity/Other Information Kingman Unified School District serves approximately 7,300 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. 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. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY