Sierra Sands Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Sierra Sands Unified School District oversees 12 schools with just over 200 teachers. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries at Sierra Sands Unified School District. The data is obtained from 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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Sierra Sands Unified School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Bakersfield-Delano and surrounding areas. 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 | $82,490 | $63,840 - $100,420 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $81,320 | $55,570 - $107,920 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,210 | $60,800 - $134,400 |
| High School Teacher | $89,300 | $52,050 - $130,840 |
| PE Teacher | $52,240 | $30,100 - $81,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bakersfield-Delano, 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 are employed by Sierra Sands Unified School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,190 | $49,800 - $99,890 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bakersfield-Delano, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Bakersfield-Delano area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $128,990 | $98,680 - $160,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $82,290 | $45,450 - $122,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bakersfield-Delano, 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 Sierra Sands Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $29,578 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $23,991 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sierra Sands Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sierra Sands 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 Sierra Sands Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 219 | 221 | 211 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 122 | 121 | 124 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 74 | 75 | 69 |
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 | 41 | 46 | 56 |
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 Sierra Sands Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 182 | 182 | 184 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 110 | 110 | 111 |
Sierra Sands Unified School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Sierra Sands Unified School District oversees 12 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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- Kernville Union Elementary School District (4 Schools)
- Mojave Unified School District (8 Schools)
Sierra Sands Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Inyokern
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inyokern Elementary School 6601 Locust St Inyokern CA 93527 (760) 499-1683 |
KG-5 | 6 | 161 |
Teaching in Johannesburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Elementary School 37400 Saint Elmo St Johannesburg CA 93528 (760) 499-1864 |
KG-3 | 1 | 9 |
Teaching in Ridgecrest
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burroughs High School 500 East French St Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1800 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,403 |
| Faller Elementary School 1500 West Upjohn St Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1690 |
KG-5 | 16 | 448 |
| Gateway Elementary School 501 South Gateway Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1850 |
KG-5 | 15 | 419 |
| James Monroe Middle School 340 West Church St Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1830 |
6-8 | 24 | 481 |
| Las Flores Elementary School 720 West Las Flores Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1860 |
KG-5 | 18 | 504 |
| Mesquite Continuation High School 140 West Drummond Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1810 |
9-12 | 6 | 108 |
| Murray Middle School 921 East Inyokern Rd Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1820 |
6-8 | 28 | 590 |
| Pierce Elementary School 674 North Gold Canyon Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1670 |
KG-5 | 12 | 338 |
| Richmond Elementary School 1206 Kearsarge St Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760) 499-1840 |
KG-5 | 23 | 472 |