EDP SPED K-2 Teacher

Desert Willow Elementary; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

4-day work week

148-day contract

ASRS pension

Job summary

Desert Willow Elementary in Kingman, AZ, part of Kingman Unified School District #20, invites applications for a SPED Teacher (Emotional Disability Program) for grades K-2 for the 2026-27 school year.

Starting immediately, the district offers a 148-day contract with a four‑day work week, health insurance, and a pension through ASRS. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, IVP fingerprint clearance, and AZ teaching certification; ESL/Bilingual endorsements are preferred within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Arizona teaching certification.
• IVP fingerprint clearance card (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Endorsements in ESL/SEI or bilingual preferred within one year.

Responsibilities

• Teach SPED in Emotional Disability Program for grades K-2.
• Collaborate with district staff to support student progress.
• Participate in professional development and school initiatives.

Job description

Kingman Unified School District #20 Desert Willow Elementary - Kingman, Arizona Open in Google Maps

EDP SPED K-2 Teacher

Kingman Unified School District #20 Desert Willow Elementary - Kingman, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20

Job Details

Job ID: 5341838
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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: SPED Teacher,Emotional Disability Program, GradesK-2

Campus:Desert Willow

School Year: 2026-27 (July 8, 2026-May 19, 2027)

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 $9,000 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers, which are representedby 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:
  • One of the following: Mild/Moderate Disabilities certificate Cross-Categorical Special Education Special Education ID Special Education LD Special Education ED Standard Professional teaching certificate with a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 endorsement AND One of the Following Endorsements Literacy K-5 Reading K-8 Reading K-12 Reading Specialist K-12 , 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 servesover 7,000 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,575 to $57,475 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Samuel Shadoan , HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Phone: [phone] Ext. 2015
• Email: [e-mail]