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 (Baker Middle School)
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.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language endorsement.
Art Teacher (Monument Valley High School)
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 Art as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
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.
Assistant Principal
Valid Arizona State Principal's 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.
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 Arts (ELA 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.
Prior teaching experience preferred.
Must have English as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
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.
Mathematics 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 Mathematics as an approved area.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.
Occupational Therapist (SY 2025/2026)
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 required.
Experience as a practicing occupational therapist.
Bilingual English/Navajo preferred.
Physical Therapist (SY 2025/2026)
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 required.
Experience as a practicing physical therapist.
Bilingual English/Navajo preferred.
Reading Specialist
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate for the Elementary (K-8) level, or Secondary English with a Reading endorsement.
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary education.
Five years of successful teaching experience at the Elementary (K-8) or Secondary English level.
Experience in teaching Reading required.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
Speech Language Pathologist (SY 2025/2026)
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.
Special Education Teacher
Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate.
Must hold Arizona Special Education credentials.
Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Evidence of successful teaching experience.
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.
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.
Teacher Veterinarian
Valid State of Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate 7-12.
Valid State of Arizona Certificate for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Agricultural Business Management.
Valid Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement.
Valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine License.
Valid State of Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
High School and/or G.E.D. Diploma 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 is preferred.
Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the responsibilities of the sport.