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.

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.

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.

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. 

English Language Learner Program Coordinator

  • Valid Arizona State Elementary or Secondary Teaching Certificate.

  • Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

  • Master’s Degree required.

  • English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.

  • Five years of successful teaching experience working with English Language diverse population.

  • Experience and knowledge in working with adults in providing professional development and coordination and scheduling of a District-wide assessment.

  • Experience and knowledge of the AZ English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA), AZ English Language Proficiency Standards, AZ Structured English Immersion Models and data analysis.

  • Computer literacy required for data entry, analysis, and communications.

Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate for the elementary (K-8) level.

  • Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.

  • Fifteen (15) hours of State approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) coursework.

  • Successful student teaching experience at the elementary school level.

  • Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.

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.)

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.

Second Grade Teacher

  • Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate for the elementary (K-8) level.

  • Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.

  • Fifteen (15) hours of State approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) coursework.

  • Successful student teaching experience at the elementary school level.

  • Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.

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 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.

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.

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

  • 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.