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6th Grade Teacher

Young World Physical Education, Phoenix, AZ, United States


6th Grade Teacher
Kingman Unified School District #20 Mt. Tipton School - Dolan Springs, Arizona

Job Details
Job ID:

5666665

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 8, 2025

Job Description
Kingman Unified School District #20, in Kingman, AZ, invites you to apply for the following certified teaching position for the

2026-27 school year .

Position:

6th Grade Teacher

Campus:

Mt Tipton

School Year:

2026-27 (July 8, 2026 - May 19, 2027)

As a KUSD teacher, here's what you can expect:

A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Work life balance through 4-day work weeks, a 148-day employment contract, and 13 weeks off throughout the year.

Employee health insurance options with some premiums paid 100% by the District.

A retirement pension through the 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, including the district's contracted salary and state-funded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary with $8,500 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers, 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 2026-27 of up to $4,000.

Special Education Teachers in ED-P classrooms are eligible for a stipend in FY 2026-27 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: Standard Professional Elementary, K-8, 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. 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.

Position Type:

Full‑Time

Salary:

$45,575 to $57,475 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Samuel Shadoan, HR Coordinator

District Office

Phone: 928-753-5678

Email: sshadoan@kusd.org

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