VUSD -- Ventura Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
VUSD has over 20,000 students and 700 teachers. The VUSD school district salary details provided in the following tables are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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VUSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura region. 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 | $114,530 | $52,570 - $150,080 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $95,580 | $57,150 - $141,740 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,580 | $59,570 - $165,030 |
| High School Teacher | $89,390 | $59,570 - $121,940 |
| PE Teacher | $53,290 | $30,530 - $83,290 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for VUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $95,670 | $55,200 - $138,350 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $129,790 | $82,700 - $163,510 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $89,580 | $46,920 - $129,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, 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 VUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,657 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $22,368 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ventura Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by VUSD. 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 VUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 700 | 682 | 666 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 57 | 58 | 60 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 405 | 393 | 398 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 236 | 230 | 208 |
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 | 61 | 72 | 83 |
| Teaching Assistants | 134 | 127 | 138 |
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 VUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 546 | 546 | 559 |
| District Support Staff | 48 | 47 | 49 |
| School Administrators | 42 | 42 | 43 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 88 | 88 | 92 |
| Student Support Staff | 50 | 49 | 52 |
| Other Support Staff | 312 | 316 | 319 |
| Guidance Counselors | 39 | 40 | 39 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 19 | 19 |
VUSD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, VUSD has 29 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:
- Rio Elementary School District (8 Schools)
- Oxnard Union High School District (10 Schools)
- Briggs Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Oxnard Elementary School District (21 Schools)
- Ojai Unified School District (10 Schools)
Ventura Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Oak View
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary School 400 Sunset Ave Oak View CA 93022 (805) 649-6600 |
KG-8 | 15 | 362 |
Teaching in Ventura
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacapa Middle School 100 South Mills Rd Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-7900 |
6-8 | 29 | 800 |
| Balboa Middle School 247 Hill Rd Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1800 |
6-8 | 40 | 1,224 |
| Blanche Reynolds Elementary School 450 Valmore Ave Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1817 |
KG-8 | 20 | 443 |
| Buena High School 5670 Telegraph Rd Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1826 |
9-12 | 81 | 2,029 |
| Cabrillo Middle School 1426 East Santa Clara St Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5155 |
6-8 | 32 | 953 |
| Citrus Glen Elementary School 9655 Darling Rd Ventura CA 93004 (805) 672-0220 |
KG-5 | 23 | 580 |
| De Anza Middle School 2060 Cameron St Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5165 |
6-8 | 34 | 874 |
| E. P. Foster Elementary School 20 Pleasant Place Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5420 |
KG-5 | 19 | 478 |
| El Camino High School 61 Day Rd Ventura CA 93023 (805) 289-7955 |
9-12 | 5 | 275 |
| Elmhurst Elementary School 5080 Elmhurst St Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1860 |
KG-5 | 24 | 578 |
| Foothill Technology High School 100 Day Rd Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-0023 |
9-12 | 34 | 1,001 |
| Homestead (Alternative) School 450 Valmore Ave Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1817 |
KG-8 | 2 | 42 |
| Juanamaria Elementary School 100 South Crocker Ave Ventura CA 93004 (805) 672-0291 |
KG-5 | 19 | 460 |
| Junipero Serra Elementary School 8880 Halifax St Ventura CA 93004 (805) 672-2717 |
KG-5 | 25 | 621 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 1107 East Santa Clara St Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5438 |
KG-5 | 11 | 295 |
| Loma Vista Elementary School 300 Lynn Dr Ventura CA 93003 (805) 641-5443 |
KG-5 | 17 | 378 |
| Montalvo Elementary School 2050 Grand Ave Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1872 |
KG-5 | 18 | 427 |
| Mound Elementary School 455 South Hill Rd Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1886 |
KG-5 | 22 | 567 |
| Pacific High School 501 College Dr Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-7950 |
9-12 | 5 | 180 |
| Pierpont Elementary School 1254 Marthas Vineyard Ct. Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5470 |
KG-5 | 11 | 288 |
| Poinsettia Elementary School 350 North Victoria Ave Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-7971 |
KG-5 | 21 | 488 |
| Portola Elementary School 6700 Eagle St Ventura CA 93003 (805) 289-1734 |
KG-5 | 24 | 615 |
| Saticoy Elementary School 760 Jazmin Ave Ventura CA 93004 (805) 672-2701 |
KG-5 | 13 | 339 |
| Sheridan Way Elementary School 573 Sheridan Way Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5491 |
KG-5 | 22 | 543 |
| Ventura High School 2 North Catalina St Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5116 |
9-12 | 83 | 2,113 |
| Will Rogers Elementary School 316 Howard St Ventura CA 93003 (805) 641-5496 |
KG-5 | 19 | 467 |