2nd Grade Teacher

2nd Grade Teacher

Kingman Unified School District #20, Manzanita Elementary, Kingman, Arizona. Position for the 2026-27 school year.

Job : 5698377

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 8, 2026

Position: 2nd Grade Teacher

Campus:
Manzanita

School Year: 2026-27 (July 8, 2025 - May 19, 2026)

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 represented by the salary ranges.

• 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 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.

To Qualify:

• 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:
  
  Elementary Certificate
  • Early Childhood Certificate
  • Special Education Certificate with an Early Childhood Endorsement; and one of the following endorsements by 8/01/2028:
  Literacy K-5
  • Reading K-8
  • Reading K-12
  • Reading Specialist K-12.
• 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

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