Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Kingman Unified School District invites you to apply for this fulltime 202425 teaching position

As a KUSD teacher here is what you can expect:

• A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work life balance through 4day work weeks 148day employment contract and 13 weeks off throughout the year.
• Employee health insurance options with 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:

Certified Teachers 148 contracted days)

July 10 2024 May 21 2025

Tier

Base Pay

BA

BA12

BA24

MA

BA36

MA12

BA48

MA24

BA60

MA36

BA72

MA48

BA84

MA60

BA96

EdD

1

(Up to 4 years teaching experience)

Contract

37075

38175

39275

40375

41475

42575

43675

44775

45875

46975

Prop 301

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

TOTAL

43825

44925

46025

47125

48225

49325

50425

51525

52625

53725

2

4 or more years of teaching experience)

Contract

39075

40175

41275

42375

43475

44575

45675

46775

47875

48975

Prop 301

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

TOTAL

45825

46925

48025

49125

50225

51325

52425

53525

54625

55725

KUSDs minimum and maximum new hire salary ranges for teachers include the districts contracted salary determined by years of experience and higher education plus $6750 in statefunded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary in combination with the $6750 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers which are representedby the salary addition to base pay certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $3750 in Prop 301 performance pay. The total Prop 301 money for teachers in 202425 is expected to be $10500. Prop 301 money is paid separately and not included in the employment contract.

Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in math science and kindergarten may be eligible to receive a onetime $2000 stipend. Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in special education may be eligible to receive a onetime $5000 stipend and are eligible for an additional case management stipend in FY 202425 of up to $4000.All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification.

To Qualify:

• Bachelors 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 BirthGrade 12 certificate Standard Professional teaching certificate AND a Visually Impaired BirthGrade 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 Bachelors 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 approximately 7300PreK12th grade students and families across 12 campuses offering online and inperson 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 careerready.

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 yearround 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 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.