Find your career on Route 66! Teachers supporting students on their pathway to the future Kingman Unified School District #20 Kingman, Arizona\ Position: English Teacher Campus: Lee Williams High School School Year: 2024-25 (July 8, 2024-May 21, 2025) 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. An initial placement salary between $37,075-$48,975 (range under review for 2024-25 school year) plus $7,000-$10,000 in 301 money. 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. 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: Secondary Certificate with an Approved Area of English 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 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.