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.
ABC Preschool Teacher
Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certificate.
Must hold Arizona State Special Education credentials.
Possesses a current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Possesses a valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Evidence of successful teaching experience.
Pre-school or Head Start experience preferred.
Early Childhood endorsement required.
Administrative Assistant
Two years of business college or technical school required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Three years of successful secretarial experience required.
Filing, typing, word processing, and bookkeeping experience required.
Possesses high level secretarial skills and commitment to expanding technology and data processing such maintaining records for professional school responsibilities.
Must have experience with Macintosh and Windows Computer operations for automated printing processes, graphics, and spreadsheet.
May speak some Navajo language but not mandatory.
Art 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.
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.
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).
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 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.
Bus Driver
High School Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
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.
District-wide Custodian
High School Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Prior successful custodial experience preferred.
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Must be able to work afternoon, evening, and night shift.
Must be in good physical health and able to lift heavy classroom furniture and equipment that may weigh 50 pounds or more.
Must work as a team and have knowledge of team cleaning methods and have a positive attitude.
Elementary Youth Coach
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate preferred.
High School diploma required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
Experience and/or knowledge in the sport.
Great with elementary students.
Head Varsity Coach (Monument Valley 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.
Head Varsity Coach (Baker 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.
Lifeguard
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.)
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.
Science 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.
Prior teaching experience preferred.
Must have Science (Biology; Physics) as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
Skilled Part-time Laborer
High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Must exhibit good health, adequate strength, literacy, and citizenship.
Must be reliable and dependable.
Understands and recognizes desired maintenance standards.
Must be safety conscientious.
Able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
Must be familiar with hand tools.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Special Education Teacher
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Must hold Arizona Special Education credentials.
Fifteen (15) clock hours of Arizona State approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) coursework.
Evidence of successful teaching experience.
Substitute PK-12 Technical Assistant
High School Diploma required.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
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 preferred.
Possesses current CPR and First Aid certifications.
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.
Ability to communicate with colleagues, follow instructions, and use problem solving 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.
Must be physically fit to lift, transfer, and physically assist students pre-school through age 22.
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 required.
Must have a working telephone.
Swimming Instructor
Must have a current First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer certifications.
Must possess Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
Must have a Water Safety Instructor certification.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Volunteer Assistant Coach (Middle School & High School)
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.