Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives through language and communication? Do you believe in the power of speech therapy to unlock a child's full potential? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Kingman Unified School District #20 is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologists to join the District's vibrant team. This is your chance to be part of a supportive community that values growth, learning, and collaboration. You will work closely with students who have a wide range of communication challenges, helping them to find their voice and improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is not only skilled in the latest speech therapy techniques but also has a big heart for children and a strong desire to make a positive impact in their lives.

What We Offer:

• Base pay of $68,000-$74,000, which includes $3,000 in classroom site fund money to be paid in one lump sum in July 2024
• $1,500 per semester for maintaining CCC-SLP through ASHA
• 151-day employment contract, working Monday-Thursday from July through May
• Bilingual stipend
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• 13 weeks of non-contracted days throughout the fiscal year, allowing for work/life balance and time for outside interests
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options available to employee at no cost
• Retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by employer
• Paid sick leave
• Paid life insurance

To Qualify:

• Master's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
• Speech-Language Pathologist, PreK-12 Certificate issued by Arizona Department of Education.
  • Certificate requirements require
    • A minimum of 250 clinical clock hours supervised by a university or speech-language pathologist, AND
    • Exam or ASHA Membership

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Community/Other Information

Kingman Unified School District serves approximately 7,300 PreK-12th grade students and families across 12 campuses, offering online and in-person educational opportunities. What makes KUSD unique? The District is invested in supporting students in finding the pathway that is unique to them, whether it is a more traditional educational path with an eye toward college, or a pathway that focuses on the trades and leaving school career-ready. 

The town of Kingman, Arizona is located in northwestern Arizona in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain ranges. Kingman is known as “The Heart of Historic Route 66” and is ideally situated between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Havasu City. For those who enjoy a smaller community, but like a big city nearby, Las Vegas is approximately an hour and a half northwest of Kingman which is great for day or weekend trips! For those who love fishing or water activities, Bullhead City is a short 30 minute drive and located on the Colorado River. If you like nature, you have the opportunity to enjoy the spring flowers just outside Oatman, AZ approximately 30 minutes west of Kingman and also get to experience forestry and wildlife year-round - including snow in the winter - just 20 minutes away in the Hualapai Mountains. Also, Lake Havasu City, AZ is only one hour away from Kingman and is a hot spot for tourism and a popular location during Spring Break.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Kingman Unified School District #20 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, religion, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, mental or physical disability, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs and activities.