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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.
Assistant Principal
Valid Arizona State Administrative Certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Master’s degree in education or related field.
At least five years of successful teaching experience required.
Fifteen (15) hours of State approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) coursework.
ESSENTIAL OF APPLICANT
Commitment to improving achievement and ability to plan and implement strategies for school improvement.
Visionary leader with strong communication skills.
Expertise in instructional uses of technology and interest in expanding the use of education technology in classroom settings.
Proficient in developing long range staff development plans with follow-up to increase staff capacity for growth and change.
Advocate of parental involvement.
Competent problem solver.
District-wide Temporary Clerical Worker
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must possess a valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Must possess a valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Secretarial training and/or experience required.
Must have ability to maintain and report data.
Must be computer literate.
Must possess strong communications skills.
Must possess excellent public and human relations skills.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Must exhibit good health.
Elementary Youth Coach
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate preferred.
High School Diploma required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
Experience and/or knowledge in the sport.
Great with elementary students.
English Teacher
Valid Arizona State Secondary Teaching Certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Degree in major area of study and/or 24 content hours.
Must have English as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
Fleet Technician
High School Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Must have experienced working on school buses and fleet vehicles with both gasoline and diesel engines.
Five years of successful shop experience preferred.
Must have own tools.
Ability to perform engine replacement, tune-ups, brake jobs, and all general repairs for both gas and diesel engines.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and perform on-the-spot repairs on all District vehicles.
Must meet all Arizona School Bus Driver Certification requirements:
Arizona Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with passengers and school bus endorsements.
Pass A.D.O.T. driver physical examination.
Possesses current First Aid and CPR certification for adults, children, and infants.
Pass all drug testing requirements.
Pass three-day New Bus Driver Training Course and Exam Test.
Pass Bus Driving Road Test.
Pass physical performance test.
Must pass mechanical test.
Ability to perform all work with little or no supervision.
Must be in good physical health and able to lift more than 50 lbs.
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate preferred.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
First-Aid and CPR certification required.
Complete AIA Information Course (annual coaches’ workshop)
Complete NFHS Rules Interpretation Course (annual coaches’ workshop)
Three years of successful high school cheerleading coaching experience preferred.
Pass NFHS Cheer Safety Exam with a minimum of 75%.
NFHS Concussion in Sports required.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of this position.
Head Varsity Coach (High School)
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate preferred.
Three years of successful high school varsity 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.
Valid Arizona State Driver License required.
Yearly Mini-Bus Driver Training required 30 days after hiring.
First-Aid and CPR certification required.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of this position.
Lifeguard (Swimming Pool)
High Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
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.)
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor's of Science in a major field of occupational therapy from an accredited college or university with a degree in occupational therapy. Master’s Degree preferred.
Pass the national examination and obtain State licensure pursuant to the Arizona Board regulations.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Experience as a practicing occupational therapist.
Bilingual English/Navajo preferred.
Physical Therapist
Bachelor's of science in a major field of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university with a degree in Physical Therapy.
Master's degree preferred.
Pass the national examination and obtain state licensure pursuant to the Arizona Board regulations.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Experience as a practicing physical therapist.
Bilingual English/Navajo preferred.
Social Studies Teacher
Valid Arizona State Secondary Teaching Certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Degree in major area of study and/or 24 content hours.
Must have History as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
Special Olympics Head Coach
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Demonstrated ability to work with students with low incidence disabilities, District-wide staff, and parents.
Registered volunteer of Special Olympics of Arizona required.
Knowledge of Special Olympics guidelines required.
Must exhibit good physical health.
Must be a reliable individual who can organize, maintain training schedule, and delegate tasks to volunteers.
Demonstrated knowledge of implementation of I.E.P. goals for individual students.
Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate cooperation, and motivation of group members to accomplish tasks.
Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
Experience as a practicing Speech Language Pathologist.
Bilingual English/Navajo preferred.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Must possess a current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency. (For example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.)
First-aid and CPR certification required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school population.
Strong motivational abilities.
Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
Student Service Nurse (LPN/RN)
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Possesses a current license to practice as a professional registered nurse or license practical nurse in the State of Arizona.
Recent experience in the field of public health nursing and/or school nursing preferable.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Capable of performing independently with a high degree of competence and professionalism responsibilities pertaining to the job description.
Bilingual English/Navajo 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.
Substitute Teacher Assistant
An associate degree: or 60 semester hours of coursework documented on an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education; or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through the passage of a formal State or local academic assessment accepted by the Arizona Department of Education.
Possesses current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Possesses a valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Dependable and reliable attendance.
Ability to be flexible with an assigned task.
Ability to take initiative as appropriate.
Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner.
Ability to follow the school's health, safety, and emergency procedures.
Experience working with students with disabilities and preferably have experience with implementing an Individual Education Plan.
Experience working with the preschool age 3 to 5 preferred.
Ability to communicate with colleagues, follow instructions and use critical thinking skills that will enable the team to work effectively.
Ability to gather and maintain data regarding the performance and behavior of individual students and confer with team about schedules, goals, progress, and performance.
Physically fit to lift, transfer, and physically assist students ages 3-5.
Summer School Bus Monitor
High School Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be dependable and reliable.
Must have First Aid and CPR certifications for adults, children, and infants.
Must be dedicated and understanding of children and their safety.
Ability to follow the school’s health, safety, and emergency procedures.
Must have experience working with children with significant challenges.
Must be willing to learn the Arizona Minimum Standards for Student Transportation.
Must pass the three-day Bus Monitor Training Course.
Must be physically fit to lift, transfer, and physically assist students pre-school through age 22.
Swimming Pool Instructor
High Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Swimming instructor experience preferred.
Must be in good physical and mental condition to provide lifesaving services.
Ability to exercise independent judgement and respond calmly to high-pressure emergency situations.
Ability to lift and move, set up and store equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds.