Job Qualifications
Prior to applying for a specific position with KUSD, please confirm that you meet the minimum requirements as described below. Required documents i.e. valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate, official college/university transcripts, valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card, High School diploma or G.E.D certificate, Driver's License, First-Aid/CPR certificate, and resume must be attached to the online application. Online applications without required documents will not be accepted.
Activity Bus Driver
High School Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Must meet all Arizona School Bus Driver Certification requirements: Possess an Arizona Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with Passengers (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
Pass A.D.O.T. physical examination.
Possess First Aid and CPR certification for adults, children, and infants.
Pass all drug testing requirements.
Pass three-day New Bus driver Training courses and Exam test.
Complete and pass a 20-hour Behind the Wheel training.
Pass the Physical Performance Test.
Must have five years of clean driving record.
Must comply with the Arizona Minimum Standards for Student Transportation and Federal Regulations.
Must be able to handle emergencies in bus operation.
Must be dedicated and understanding of children and their safety.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of operational and preventive maintenance techniques.
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Art Teacher
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate for the elementary, middle, or secondary level.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Bachelor's Degree in elementary, middle, or secondary education.
Fifteen (15) hours of State approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) coursework.
Successful middle school student teaching experience preferred.
Must meet Arizona Department of Education appropriately certified requirements.
Must have Art as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language endorsement.
Assistant Coach (Baker Middle School)
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate preferred.
One year of middle school coaching experience preferred.
NFHS Coach Level 1 Certification (NFHS Learning Center).
FHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors Course required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
First-Aid and CPR certification required.
Valid Arizona State Driver License required.
Yearly Mini-Bus Driver Training required 30 days after hiring.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of the sport.
Assistant Coach (Monument Valley High School)
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate preferred.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Valid Arizona State Driver License required.
Yearly Mini-Bus Driver Training required 30 days after hiring.
NFHS Coach Level 1 Certification (NFHS Learning Center).
NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors Course required.
One year of successful coaching experience required.
First-Aid and CPR certification required.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of the sport.
Athletic Event Worker
High School Diploma.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required
Prior working experience at athletic events preferred.
Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Biology Teacher
Valid Arizona State Secondary Teaching Certificate for the secondary level.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Degree(s) required and area of major study and/or 24 content hours.
Must have Biology as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
Director of Operations
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Facility Management, Engineering or Construction Management.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance card required.
Knowledgeable of OSHA, AHERA, DPS, NNEPA regulations and building codes.
Must have thorough understanding of computer programs related to construction, custodial, and maintenance department.
Five (5) years of successful experience in a managerial capacity over custodial, maintenance, and grounds operations preferred.
Must have knowledge of procurement and purchasing and successful experience in effectively managing a budget.
Previous successful leadership experience and continued ability to work with pupils, staff, parents, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
Elementary Youth Coach
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Experience as a coach for at least two years at the K-8 school level.
Successful teaching experience at the K-8 school level.
English Language Arts Teacher
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate for the elementary, middle, or secondary level.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Bachelor's Degree in elementary, middle, or secondary education.
Must have Language Arts as an approved area.
Successful middle school student teaching experience preferred.
Bilingual, Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) required.
Guidance Counselor
A valid Arizona State Guidance Counselor Certificate.
Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling.
Bilingual English and Navajo speaker preferred.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Two years of successful experience working with Elementary School aged children and parents.
Counseling experience required.
Must be computer literate.
Fifteen (15) hours of State approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) coursework.
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Head Varsity Coach (High School)
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate preferred.
Three years of successful high school coaching experience preferred.
NFHS Coach Level 1 Certification (NFHS Learning Center).
NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors Course required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
First-Aid and CPR certification required.
Valid Arizona State Driver License required.
Yearly Mini-Bus Driver Training required 30 days after hiring.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of this position.
Head Varsity Coach (Middle School)
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate preferred.
Three years of successful middle school coaching experience preferred.
NFHS Coach Level 1 Certification (NFHS Learning Center).
NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors Course required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
First-Aid and CPR certification required.
Valid Arizona State Driver License required.
Yearly Mini-Bus Driver Training required 30 days after hiring.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of this position.
In-person Occupational Therapist
Arizona State License for Occupational Therapists.
Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Valid Arizona State Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Successful work experience in an educational setting with students with physical disabilities required.
Ability to communicate effectively with instructional staff, paraprofessionals, professionals outside of school/community, and parents.
In-person Physical Therapist
Arizona State License for Physical Therapists.
Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Valid Arizona State Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Successful work experience in an educational setting with students with physical disabilities required.
Ability to communicate effectively with instructional staff, paraprofessionals, professionals outside of school/community, and parents.
In-person Speech Language Pathologist
Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
Valid Speech Language Pathologist Certificate issued by Arizona Department of Education.
Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Experience as a practicing Speech Language Pathologist.
Bilingual English/Navajo preferred.
Lifeguard
High Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Must be at least 18 years old or older.
Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Lifeguard experience preferred. (Will train if no lifeguard experience and required to complete a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course and obtain certification to teach swimming lessons.)
Payroll Specialist
Associate of Arts Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, equivalent major or related accounting experience of two years in payroll accounting.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
At least two years of experience in payroll procedures of a public school district.
Demonstrated competency and experience in PC computer literacy, Word, Excel, TimeClock Plus (the employee attendance timekeeper), and Infinite Visions Accounting software.
Accounting experience required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work.
Business math concepts.
Filing and record-keeping principles.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Customer service principles.
Modern office technology.
Prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Working under pressure.
Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing work demands.
Gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason.
Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned staff, co-workers, supervisor, public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information, and to receive direction of work.
Preschool Program Specialist
Valid Arizona Early Childhood Teaching Certificate.
Bachelor’s degree required and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, as well as graduate work in educational management and curriculum development in Early Childhood Education.
Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in an Early Childhood Education program.
Knowledge of all areas of Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Child Care Licensing requirements, Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Early Childhood Special Education requirements, First Things First (Quality First) standards, child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and preschool curriculum, assessment, and instructional best practices.
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Valid Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement preferred.
Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Social Studies Teacher
Valid Arizona State Secondary Teaching Certificate for the secondary level.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Degree(s) required and area of major study and/or 24 content hours.
Must have Social Studies as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
Substitute Teacher
Regular Substitute Teachers: Bachelor’s degree required.
First time Substitute Teachers: High School Diploma or 30 semester hours of college education in Education.
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate, Regular or Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must have a working telephone.
Swimming Pool Instructor
High Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Must be at least 18 years old or older.
Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Lifeguard experience preferred. (Will train if no lifeguard experience and required to complete a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course and obtain certification to teach swimming lessons.)
Volunteer Assistant Coach (For High School and Middle School Fall and Winter Sports)
High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
NFHS Coach Level 1 Certification (NFHS Learning Center).
First-Aid and CPR certification required.
One year of coaching experience preferred.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of the sport.