Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 400 educators are employed at PVPUSD. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from multiple 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 that is sourced 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 displays 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 salary ranges and 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 PVPUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,645 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $14,305 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PVPUSD. 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 PVPUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 465 | 463 | 451 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 34 | 35 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 254 | 251 | 249 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 175 | 177 | 168 |
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 | 28 | 28 | 32 |
| Teaching Assistants | 265 | 260 | 241 |
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 PVPUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 321 | 321 | 313 |
| District Support Staff | 29 | 30 | 27 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Student Support Staff | 34 | 31 | 39 |
| Other Support Staff | 183 | 178 | 164 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 11 | 12 |
PVPUSD Schools
We have listed the 19 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by PVPUSD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Palos Verdes Estates
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunada Bay Elementary School 520 Paseo Lunado Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274 (310) 377-3005 |
KG-5 | 13 | 346 |
| Montemalaga Elementary School 1121 Via Nogales Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274 (310) 378-5228 |
KG-5 | 19 | 443 |
| Palos Verdes High School 600 Cloyden Rd Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274 (310) 378-8471 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,680 |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate School 2161 Via Olivera Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274 (310) 544-4816 |
6-8 | 37 | 973 |
| Valmonte Elementary School 3801 Via La Selva Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274 (310) 791-5078 |
KG-KG | 1 | 21 |
Teaching in Rancho Palos Verdes
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary School 6069 Groveoak Place Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 378-0324 |
KG-5 | 15 | 408 |
| Mira Catalina Elementary School 30511 Lucania Dr Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 377-6731 |
KG-5 | 14 | 385 |
| Miraleste Intermediate School 29323 Palos Verdes Dr East Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 732-0900 |
6-8 | 34 | 883 |
| Miraleste Kindergarten School 6245 Via Canada Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 732-0922 |
KG-KG | 1 | 24 |
| Point Vicente Elementary School 30540 Rue De La Pierre Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 377-6972 |
KG-5 | 17 | 369 |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate School 28915 N.bay Rd Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 544-2747 |
6-8 | 35 | 924 |
| Silver Spur Elementary School 5500 Ironwood St Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 378-5011 |
KG-5 | 22 | 545 |
| Soleado Elementary School 27800 Longhill Dr Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 377-6854 |
KG-5 | 17 | 439 |
| Vista Grande Elementary School 7032 Purpleridge Dr Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 (310) 377-6066 |
KG-5 | 18 | 491 |
Teaching in Rolling Hills
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) School 38 Crest Rd West Rolling Hills CA 90274 (310) 377-6691 |
10-12 | 6 | 81 |
Teaching in Rolling Hills Estates
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dapplegray Elementary School 3011 Palos Verdes Dr North Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274 (310) 541-3706 |
KG-5 | 23 | 627 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High School 27118 Silver Spur Rd Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274 (310) 377-4888 |
9-12 | 94 | 2,580 |
| Rancho Vista Elementary School 4323 Palos Verdes Dr North Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274 (310) 378-8388 |
KG-5 | 18 | 457 |