La Canada Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
La Canada Unified School District oversees 4 schools with just over 200 teachers. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $94,310 | $53,300 - $122,910 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,470 | $57,530 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,000 | $60,810 - $125,480 |
| High School Teacher | $92,960 | $60,640 - $128,680 |
| PE Teacher | $62,390 | $31,160 - $98,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $86,440 | $50,840 - $125,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $134,520 | $92,420 - $170,620 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,100 | $47,420 - $130,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by La Canada Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,608 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $21,383 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
La Canada Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by La Canada Unified School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by La Canada Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 170 | 172 | 167 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 104 | 102 | 98 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 57 | 60 | 61 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants | 29 | 34 | 36 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for La Canada Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 109 | 109 | 112 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Student Support Staff | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 56 | 59 | 63 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
La Canada Unified School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by La Canada Unified School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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- San Marino Unified School District (4 Schools)
La Canada Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Canada Elementary School 4540 Encinas Dr La Canada CA 91011 (818) 952-8350 |
KG-6 | 26 | 647 |
| La Canada High School 4463 Oak Grove Dr La Canada CA 91011 (818) 952-4205 |
7-12 | 89 | 2,109 |
| Palm Crest Elementary School 5025 Palm Dr La Canada CA 91011 (818) 952-8360 |
KG-6 | 25 | 595 |
| Paradise Canyon Elementary School 471 Knight Way La Canada CA 91011 (818) 952-8340 |
KG-6 | 28 | 682 |