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: Band/Choir Teacher Campus: Kingman Middle School School Year: 2026-27 (July 22, 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 $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 (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
• 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: Music Approved Area • Arts Education, PreK-12 Music Certificate • Music, PreK-12 Endorsement
• 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.

Apply here: https://kusd.schoolspring.com/

Kingman Unified School District is a regular school district located in Mohave County with 14 schools, 311 teachers and 7,462 students. Total Revenue is $76,495,000 and is trending up. Kingman Unified School District spends $8,602 per student per year on instruction.