Paradise Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Paradise Unified School District has more than four thousand students and 200 teachers and instructors. The Paradise Unified School District school administration and teacher salary figures presented in the tables below are gathered from several sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Paradise Unified School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Chico 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 | $88,490 | $51,080 - $136,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $84,850 | $49,420 - $131,510 |
| Middle School Teacher | $87,450 | $56,750 - $143,310 |
| High School Teacher | $79,370 | $57,560 - $99,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chico, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Paradise Unified School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,950 | $52,560 - $115,290 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chico, 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 Chico area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $126,780 | $100,520 - $159,150 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $72,730 | $45,300 - $123,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chico, 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 Paradise Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,701 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $15,490 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Paradise Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Paradise 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 Paradise Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 207 | 200 | 192 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 116 | 112 | 110 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 64 | 67 | 66 |
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 | 60 | 74 | 69 |
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 Paradise Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 136 | 136 | 132 |
| District Support Staff | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 | 21 | 23 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 91 | 75 | 67 |
Paradise Unified School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Paradise Unified School District has 14 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:
- Golden Feather Union Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Chico Unified School District (29 Schools)
- Durham Unified School District (3 Schools)
- Thermalito Union Elementary School District (6 Schools)
- Oroville City Elementary School District (8 Schools)
Paradise Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Magalia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Elementary School 6400 Columbine Rd Magalia CA 95954 (530) 873-3785 |
KG-5 | 11 | 271 |
| Pines Elementary School 13878 Compton Dr Magalia CA 95954 (530) 873-3800 |
KG-8 | 21 | 491 |
| Ridgeview High (continuation) School 13665 Skyway Magalia CA 95954 (530) 872-6478 |
9-12 | 7 | 111 |
Teaching in Paradise
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. 771 Elliott Rd Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-4100 |
KG-8 | 9 | 213 |
| Children's Community Charter School 6830 Pentz Rd Paradise CA 95969 (530) 877-2227 |
KG-8 | 10 | 227 |
| Hometech Charter School 7126 Skyway Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-1171 |
KG-12 | 7 | 126 |
| Paradise Charter Middle School 6473 Clark Rd Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-7277 |
6-8 | 6 | 150 |
| Paradise Community Day School 622 Pearson Rd Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-6461 |
7-12 | 2 | 14 |
| Paradise Elementary School 588 Pearson Rd Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-6415 |
KG-5 | 22 | 586 |
| Paradise Elrn Academy 5911 Maxwell Dr Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-6425 |
9-12 | 3 | 43 |
| Paradise High School 5911 Maxwell Dr Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-6425 |
9-12 | 52 | 1,088 |
| Paradise Intermediate School 5657 Recreation Dr Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-6465 |
6-8 | 23 | 415 |
| Ponderosa Elementary School 6593 Pentz Rd Paradise CA 95969 (530) 872-6470 |
KG-5 | 20 | 525 |