Middle School Band​/Choir Teacher

Middle School Band/Choir Teacher

Kingman Unified School District #20, in Kingman, AZ, invites you to apply for the following certified teaching position for the 2026-27 school year.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Starting Date:
  Dec 21, 2026

Position:
High School Band/Choir Teacher

Campus:
Kingman Middle School

School Year: 2026-27 (July 08, 2026-May 19, 2027)

• 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.

• Base Pay
  : KUSD's minimum and maximum new hire salary ranges for teachers include the 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 represented by the salary ranges.
  • The salary range for candidates with up to four years of teaching experience is $46,075 - $55,975.
  • The salary range for candidates with four or more years of teaching experience is $48,075 - $57,975.
• 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.

• Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• 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 for one of the following:
  Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary Certificate:
  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.

Full‑Time

$46,075 to $55,975 per year