PSUSD -- Palm Springs Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 900 teachers and support staff are employed at Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD). The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) school district salary information displayed below are obtained from several government agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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PSUSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $100,470 | $47,290 - $112,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $92,520 | $61,540 - $124,780 |
| Middle School Teacher | $102,100 | $62,270 - $168,360 |
| High School Teacher | $109,070 | $74,050 - $138,530 |
| PE Teacher | $57,090 | $30,070 - $96,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 that work for PSUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $90,680 | $60,400 - $117,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $140,650 | $103,810 - $169,190 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $93,990 | $47,930 - $139,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $29,761 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $23,070 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palm Springs Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD). 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 Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 904 | 889 | 899 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 64 | 62 | 66 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 520 | 517 | 539 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 305 | 296 | 294 |
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 | 49 | 52 | 69 |
| Teaching Assistants | 117 | 120 | 127 |
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 Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 623 | 623 | 634 |
| District Support Staff | 69 | 61 | 56 |
| School Administrators | 51 | 52 | 56 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 111 | 112 | 109 |
| Student Support Staff | 48 | 46 | 43 |
| Other Support Staff | 325 | 342 | 364 |
| Guidance Counselors | 28 | 26 | 27 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) manages 30 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Desert Sands Unified School District (34 Schools)
- Banning Unified School District (13 Schools)
- San Jacinto Unified School District (15 Schools)
- Coachella Valley Unified School District (23 Schools)
- Hemet Unified School District (28 Schools)
Palm Springs Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cathedral City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Caliente Elementary School 30800 San Luis Rey Plaza Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 416-8235 |
KG-5 | 23 | 634 |
| Cathedral City Elementary School 69300 Converse Rd Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 770-8583 |
KG-5 | 29 | 799 |
| Cathedral City High School 69250 Dinah Shore Dr Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 770-0100 |
9-12 | 87 | 2,049 |
| James Workman Middle School 69300 30th Ave Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 770-8540 |
6-8 | 55 | 1,443 |
| Landau Elementary School 30310 Landau Blvd Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 770-8600 |
KG-5 | 25 | 680 |
| Mt. San Jacinto High School 30800 Landau Blvd Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 770-8563 |
9-12 | 20 | 439 |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle School 34603 Plumley Rd Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 770-8617 |
6-8 | 42 | 1,138 |
| Rio Vista Elementary School 67700 Verona Rd Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 416-0032 |
KG-5 | 27 | 723 |
| Sunny Sands Elementary School 69310 Mccallum Way Cathedral City CA 92234 (760) 770-8635 |
KG-5 | 34 | 952 |
Teaching in Desert Hot Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbling Wells Elementary School 67501 Camino Campanero Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 251-7230 |
KG-5 | 30 | 811 |
| Cabot Yerxa Elementary School 67067 Desert View Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 251-2223 |
KG-5 | 28 | 763 |
| Desert Hot Springs High School 65850 Pierson Blvd Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 288-7000 |
9-12 | 74 | 1,750 |
| Desert Springs Middle School 66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 251-7200 |
6-8 | 35 | 885 |
| Edward L. Wenzlaff Elementary School 65750 Avenida Jalisco Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 251-7244 |
KG-5 | 25 | 727 |
| Julius Corsini Elementary School 68750 Hacienda Dr Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 251-7260 |
KG-5 | 19 | 512 |
| Painted Hills Middle 9250 Sonora Dr Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 416-6000 |
6-8 | 29 | 818 |
| Two Bunch Palms Elementary School 14250 West Dr Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 (760) 251-7220 |
KG-5 | 31 | 881 |
Teaching in Palm Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cahuilla Elementary School 833 East Mesquite Ave Palm Springs CA 92264 (760) 325-8161 |
KG-5 | 23 | 579 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary School 650 South Paseo Dorotea Palm Springs CA 92264 (760) 416-8250 |
KG-6 | 28 | 772 |
| Katherine Finchy Elementary School 777 East Tachevah Dr Palm Springs CA 92262 (760) 416-8190 |
KG-5 | 22 | 623 |
| Palm Springs High School 2401 East Baristo Rd Palm Springs CA 92262 (760) 778-0400 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,907 |
| Ramon Academy 2248 East Ramon Rd Palm Springs CA 92264 (760) 778-0487 |
7-10 | 6 | 73 |
| Raymond Cree Middle School 1011 Vista Chino Palm Springs CA 92262 (760) 416-8283 |
6-8 | 39 | 954 |
| Vista Del Monte Elementary School 2744 North Via Miraleste Palm Springs CA 92262 (760) 416-8176 |
KG-5 | 16 | 425 |
Teaching in Rancho Mirage
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage Elementary School 42985 Indian Trail Rd Rancho Mirage CA 92270 (760) 836-3680 |
KG-5 | 16 | 416 |
| Rancho Mirage High 31001 Rattler Rd Rancho Mirage CA 92270 (760) 416-6055 |
9-12 | 34 | 877 |
Teaching in Thousand Palms
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Della S. Lindley Elementary School 31495 Robert Rd Thousand Palms CA 92276 (760) 343-7570 |
KG-5 | 24 | 643 |