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Unique Benefits of Being a KUSD Teacher

• Four-day work week, Monday through Thursday

• Opportunity for work/life balance with 148-day employment contract

• Two-week breaks in the fall, winter and spring; one week off at Thanksgiving; six weeks off in the summer

• Pension through Arizona State Retirement System

• 301 money in addition to base salary

• Generous health insurance options

• Teaching Assignment:SPED Autism S/C:Modified Teacher

  Campus:Little Explorers Early Learning Center

  Minimum Qualifications

  • 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
  • Required Arizona Teaching Certification:
  • One of the following: Mild/Moderate Disabilities certificate Cross-Categorical Special Education Special Education ID Special Education LD Special Education ED Standard Proessional teaching certificate with a Provisional or Full Mild/Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 endorsement
  • SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education

  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. Individualspursuing a teaching careerthrough this alternative pathway must enroll in a teacher preparation program approved by the Arizona Department of Education and obtain anAlternative Teaching Certificate to be eligible for hire.

  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 and are eligible for an additional case management stipend in FY 2023-24 of up to \$4,000.All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification.

  The District also offers generous benefits including options for medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no out-of-pocket premium costs.