SPED Essentials Teacher - 2027 7544

Kingman Unified School District; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

4-day work week

148-day contract

13 weeks off

Professional development

Job summary

Kingman Unified School District in Kingman, AZ invites you to apply for the 2026-27 school year as a Special Education Essentials Teacher at Kingman Middle School.

The position offers a 148-day contract with a 4-day work week, plus opportunities for professional development, health insurance options, and retirement benefits through the Arizona State Retirement System. Eligible for Prop 301 performance pay and potential stipends for critical needs areas.

Job description

Position Details

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: Special Education Essentials Teacher

Campus: Kingman Middle School

School Year: 2026-27 (July 22, 2026—May 19, 2027)

What to 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

• 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

• 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.