Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 teachers and support staff and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 16 schools managed by SMMUSD. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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 average salary 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 details average salary 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
See salary ranges and 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 SMMUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,760 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $29,360 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SMMUSD. 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 SMMUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 512 | 524 | 488 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | 40 | 40 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 271 | 248 | 281 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 196 | 217 | 166 |
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 | 11 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 172 | 180 | 182 |
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 SMMUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 362 | 362 | 361 |
| District Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| School Administrators | 32 | 33 | 32 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 56 | 53 | 51 |
| Student Support Staff | 36 | 29 | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | 216 | 222 | 220 |
| Guidance Counselors | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 20 |
SMMUSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, SMMUSD manages 16 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:
- Beverly Hills Unified School District (6 Schools)
- Culver City Unified School District (9 Schools)
- El Segundo Unified School District (5 Schools)
- Inglewood Unified School District (28 Schools)
- Lennox Elementary School District (10 Schools)
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Malibu
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Cabrillo Elementary School 30237 Morning View Dr Malibu CA 90265 (310) 457-0360 |
KG-5 | 11 | 235 |
| Malibu High School 30215 Morning View Dr Malibu CA 90265 (310) 457-6801 |
6-12 | 50 | 1,170 |
| Point Dume Elementary School 6955 Fernhill Dr Malibu CA 90265 (310) 457-9370 |
KG-5 | 10 | 241 |
| Webster Elementary School 3602 Winter Canyon Malibu CA 90265 (310) 456-6494 |
KG-5 | 14 | 341 |
Teaching in Santa Monica
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary School 2425 Kansas Ave Santa Monica CA 90404 (310) 828-0335 |
KG-5 | 18 | 451 |
| Franklin Elementary School 2400 Montana Ave Santa Monica CA 90403 (310) 828-2814 |
KG-5 | 31 | 799 |
| Grant Elementary School 2368 Pearl St Santa Monica CA 90405 (310) 450-7651 |
KG-5 | 27 | 665 |
| John Adams Middle School 2425 16th St Santa Monica CA 90405 (310) 452-2326 |
6-8 | 46 | 1,012 |
| John Muir Elementary School 2526 Sixth St Santa Monica CA 90405 (310) 399-7721 |
KG-5 | 13 | 271 |
| Lincoln Middle School 1501 California Ave Santa Monica CA 90403 (310) 393-9227 |
6-8 | 44 | 1,013 |
| Mckinley Elementary School 2401 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica CA 90404 (310) 828-5011 |
KG-5 | 24 | 490 |
| Olympic High (continuation) School 721 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405 (310) 392-2494 |
9-12 | 4 | 72 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School 801 Montana Ave Santa Monica CA 90403 (310) 395-0941 |
KG-5 | 32 | 818 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (k-8) School 2525 Fifth St Santa Monica CA 90405 (310) 396-2640 |
KG-8 | 9 | 228 |
| Santa Monica High School 601 Pico Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405 (310) 395-3204 |
9-12 | 132 | 2,957 |
| Will Rogers Elementary School 2401 14th St Santa Monica CA 90405 (310) 452-2364 |
KG-5 | 23 | 539 |