7th Grade Social Studies Teacher - KMS 2023 6584 at Kingman Unified School District #20 - AZ (2024)

KUSD teachers enjoy many benefits including a four-day work week and a school calendar that features breaks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, as well as six weeks off in the summer! The Monday through Thursday work week and 148-day contract provide for a work-life balance difficult to match. This regular, full-time teaching position for our 2024-2025 school year is at Kingman Unified School District's Kingman Middle School in Kingman, AZ. Home of the Bobcats! Ms. Weaver the school Principal and staff work hard to create a positive culture and environment for all students. Offering courses which provide students with project and research based programs. Electives, Cambridge, sports and clubs are all available at Kingman Middle. GO BOBCATS!At Kingman Middle School Bobcats are....Bold- Courageous, Confident, ready to take risks. Reliable- Able to be trusted. Accountable- Responsible for one's actions. Valiant- Exhibit courage or determination. Empower- Make stronger and more confident.

Kingman Unified School District invites you to apply for this full-time teaching position for the 2022-23 school year! The position will commence July 13, 2022. Unique Benefits of Being a KUSD TeacherFour-day work week, Monday through ThursdayOpportunity for work/life balance with 148-day employment contractTwo-week breaks in the fall, winter and spring; one week off at Thanksgiving; six weeks off in the summerArizona state pensionPotential eligibility for student loan forgiveness under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program after teaching full time for five complete and consecutive academic years (Please note that eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education)Job Information School Year: 2022-2023Teaching Assignment: 7th Grade Social Studies TeacherCampus: Kingman Middle School

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institutionAn Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start dateRequired Arizona Teaching Certification:One of the following: Standard Professional Elementary Certificate, Middle Grades Certificate or Secondary Certificate with ONE of the following approved areas: History, Middle Grades Social Studies, or Social Studies. SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsem*nt issued by Arizona Department of EducationArizona 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. Salary and BenefitsThe 2022-2023 salary range for teachers is $37,075-$48,975. In addition to base salary, teachers are eligible to earn approximately $6,000-$8,000 in 301 money. 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 2022-23 of up to $4,000. All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification.*Subject to change for 2022-23 school year. The District also offers generous benefits including options for medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no out-of-pocket premium costs.