SUSD -- Sunnyside Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 900 teachers and support staff and nineteen thousand students enrolled at the 23 schools operated by SUSD. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries at SUSD. The data has been taken 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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SUSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Tucson 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $32,770 | $27,250-$45,050 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $46,370 | $37,510 - $56,030 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,300 | $38,730 - $57,910 |
| Middle School Teacher | $45,970 | $38,300 - $55,540 |
| High School Teacher | $49,590 | $38,940 - $61,160 |
| PE Teacher | $61,360 | $28,970 - $95,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by SUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $32,770 | $27,250-$45,050 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $48,450 | $38,370 - $61,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Tucson area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,000 | $34,310-$58,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,110 | $53,580 - $103,130 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $49,350 | $38,510 - $63,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, 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 SUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,398 | $12,108 |
| Administrators | $5,861 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sunnyside Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SUSD. 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 SUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 931 | 917 | 869 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | 58 | 56 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 644 | 629 | 542 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 220 | 222 | 261 |
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 | 2 | 10 | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 289 | 287 | 294 |
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 SUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 783 | 783 | 808 |
| District Administrators | 4 | 14 | 14 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 87 | 87 |
| School Administrators | 39 | 31 | 35 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 133 | 114 | 107 |
| Student Support Staff | 124 | 223 | 237 |
| Other Support Staff | 302 | 315 | 328 |
| Librarians | 16 | 19 | 33 |
| Guidance Counselors | 43 | 41 | 39 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 18 | 18 |
SUSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, SUSD operates 23 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:
- Tucson Unified School District (118 Schools)
- Flowing Wells Unified District (11 Schools)
- Catalina Foothills Unified District (8 Schools)
- Amphitheater Public Schools (22 Schools)
- Sahuarita Unified District (8 Schools)
Sunnyside Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Middle School 265 West Nebraska St Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
6-8 | 43 | 774 |
| Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School 5385 East Littletown Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-4900 |
6-8 | 35 | 854 |
| Challenger Middle School 100 East Elvira Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
6-8 | 42 | 945 |
| Chaparral Middle School 3700 East Alvord Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-4700 |
6-8 | 35 | 704 |
| Craycroft Elementary School 5455 East Littletown Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2600 |
PK-5 | 31 | 797 |
| Desert View High School 4101 East Valencia Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
9-12 | 94 | 2,087 |
| Drexel Elementary School 801 East Drexel Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2700 |
PK-12 | 29 | 586 |
| Elvira Elementary School 250 West Elvira Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
KG-5 | 28 | 577 |
| Esperanza Elementary School 2353 East Bantam Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2900 |
PK-12 | 34 | 641 |
| Gallego Basic Elementary School 6200 South Hemisphere Place Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-3000 |
KG-5 | 35 | 692 |
| Liberty Elementary School 5495 South Liberty Ave Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
KG-5 | 36 | 815 |
| Los Amigos Elementary School 2200 East Drexel Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-3200 |
PK-12 | 35 | 743 |
| Los Ninos Elementary School 5445 South Alvernon Way Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
PK-5 | 27 | 579 |
| Los Ranchitos School 2054 East Ginter Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
PK-12 | 32 | 637 |
| Mission Manor Elementary School 600 West Santa Rosa Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
PK-5 | 34 | 581 |
| Ocotillo Elementary School 5702 South Campbell Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
PK-PK | 18 | 124 |
| Rivera Elementary School 5102 South Cherry Ave Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-3900 |
PK-5 | 38 | 656 |
| S.t.a.r. Academic Center School 5093 South Liberty Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
6-12 | 15 | 325 |
| Santa Clara Elementary School 6910 South Santa Clara Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
KG-5 | 35 | 706 |
| Sierra Middle School 5801 South Del Moral Blvd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
6-8 | 52 | 951 |
| Summit View Elementary School 1900 East Summit St Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
PK-5 | 26 | 547 |
| Sunnyside High School 1725 East Bilby Rd Tucson AZ 85706 (520) 545-2000 |
9-12 | 102 | 2,327 |