LAUSD -- Los Alamitos Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 400 teachers and instructors are employed at LAUSD. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several 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 displays average salary and ranges 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 average salary and ranges 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
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff 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 LAUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,956 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $19,126 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Los Alamitos Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LAUSD. 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 LAUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 357 | 363 | 359 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 209 | 215 | 213 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 113 | 112 | 108 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 69 | 70 | 60 |
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 LAUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 194 | 194 | 209 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 22 | 20 |
| School Administrators | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 | 32 | 35 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 104 | 99 | 113 |
LAUSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, LAUSD has 10 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Cypress Elementary School District (6 Schools)
- Savanna Elementary School District (4 Schools)
- Centralia Elementary School District (8 Schools)
- Buena Park Elementary School District (7 Schools)
- ABC Unified School District (30 Schools)
Los Alamitos Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Los Alamitos
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary School 12582 Kensington Rd Los Alamitos CA 90720 (562) 799-4500 |
KG-5 | 26 | 694 |
| Jack L. Weaver Elementary School 11872 Wembley Rd Los Alamitos CA 90720 (562) 799-4580 |
KG-5 | 27 | 717 |
| Laurel High (continuation) School 10291 Bloomfield St Los Alamitos CA 90720 (562) 799-4820 |
9-12 | 1 | 16 |
| Los Alamitos Elementary School 10862 Bloomfield St Los Alamitos CA 90720 (714) 816-3300 |
KG-5 | 27 | 726 |
| Los Alamitos High School 3591 Cerritos Ave Los Alamitos CA 90720 (562) 799-4780 |
9-12 | 108 | 3,211 |
| Oak Middle School 10821 Oak St Los Alamitos CA 90720 (562) 799-4740 |
6-8 | 37 | 1,072 |
| Richard Henry Lee Elementary School 11481 Foster Rd Los Alamitos CA 90720 (562) 799-4540 |
KG-5 | 25 | 659 |
| Rossmoor Elementary School 3272 Shakespeare Dr Los Alamitos CA 90720 (562) 799-4520 |
KG-5 | 27 | 712 |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School 4112 Cerritos Ave Los Alamitos CA 90720 (714) 816-3320 |
6-8 | 44 | 1,263 |
Teaching in Seal Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School 1698 Bolsa Ave Seal Beach CA 90740 (562) 799-4560 |
KG-5 | 37 | 845 |