DUSD -- Dysart Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
DUSD has an estimated 30,000 students and 1,000 teachers. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries at DUSD. The data is sourced 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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DUSD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,370 | $28,350-$47,940 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,910 | $41,560 - $65,770 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,090 | $38,750 - $65,310 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,670 | $39,710 - $76,660 |
| High School Teacher | $62,540 | $47,150 - $82,860 |
| PE Teacher | $68,530 | $35,440 - $101,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 DUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,350 | $45,580 - $78,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,970 | $30,790-$83,390 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,330 | $61,800 - $107,030 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,010 | $40,380 - $76,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 DUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,127 | $12,108 |
| Administrators | $12,337 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dysart Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by DUSD. 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 DUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,237 | 1,268 | 1,310 |
| Preschool Teachers | 24 | 21 | 20 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 86 | 87 | 84 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 802 | 831 | 872 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 326 | 329 | 335 |
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 | - | 27 | 33 |
| Teaching Assistants | 299 | 300 | 270 |
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 DUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 627 | 627 | 681 |
| District Administrators | 4 | 23 | 24 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 84 | 89 |
| School Administrators | 59 | 73 | 76 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 98 | 60 | 60 |
| Student Support Staff | 83 | 153 | 149 |
| Other Support Staff | 218 | 235 | 284 |
| Librarians | 24 | 22 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 36 | 34 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 25 | 23 | 22 |
DUSD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, DUSD has 25 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:
- Litchfield Elementary District (14 Schools)
- Peoria Unified School District (41 Schools)
- Pendergast Elementary School District (15 Schools)
- Agua Fria Union High School District (4 Schools)
- Glendale Union High School District (17 Schools)
Dysart Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in El Mirage
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart Elementary School 12950 West Varney Rd El Mirage AZ 85335 (623) 876-7100 |
KG-8 | 55 | 946 |
| Dysart High School 11425 North Dysart Rd El Mirage AZ 85335 (623) 876-7000 |
9-12 | 77 | 1,618 |
| El Mirage School 13500 North El Mirage Rd El Mirage AZ 85335 (623) 876-7000 |
PK-8 | 54 | 892 |
| Riverview School 12701 North Main El Mirage AZ 85335 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 56 | 1,004 |
| Surprise Elementary School 12907 West Greenway Rd El Mirage AZ 85335 (623) 876-7000 |
PK-8 | 54 | 931 |
| Thompson Ranch Elementary School 11800 West Thompson Ranch Rd El Mirage AZ 85335 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 56 | 983 |
Teaching in Glendale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke School 7300 North Dysart Rd Glendale AZ 85307 (623) 876-7000 |
PK-8 | 46 | 820 |
Teaching in Surprise
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Ranch Elementary School 14898 West Acoma Dr Surprise AZ 85379 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 53 | 1,056 |
| Canyon Ridge School 17359 West Surprise Farms Loop Surprise AZ 85388 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 47 | 923 |
| Cimarron Springs Elementary School 17032 West Surprise Farms Loop Surprise AZ 85388 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 47 | 910 |
| Countryside Elementary School 15047 North Parkview Place Surprise AZ 85379 (623) 876-7800 |
KG-8 | 49 | 903 |
| Dysart Ischool 15802 North Parkview Place Surprise AZ 85374 (623) 876-7000 |
7-12 | 2 | 4 |
| Kingswood Elementary School 15150 West Mondell Rd Surprise AZ 85374 (623) 876-7000 |
PK-8 | 46 | 799 |
| Marley Park Elementary School 15042 West Sweetwater Rd Surprise AZ 85379 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 53 | 1,091 |
| Parkview Elementary School 15800 North Parkview Place Surprise AZ 85374 (623) 523-8650 |
KG-8 | 45 | 778 |
| Rancho Gabriela School 15272 West Gabriela Dr Surprise AZ 85379 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 58 | 1,183 |
| Shadow Ridge High School 10909 North Perryville Rd Surprise AZ 85388 (623) 523-5100 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,470 |
| Sonoran Heights Elementary School 11405 North Greer Ranch Parkwa Surprise AZ 85379 (623) 523-8550 |
KG-8 | 48 | 947 |
| Sunset Hills Elementary School 17825 West Sierra Montana Loop Surprise AZ 85379 (623) 523-8700 |
KG-8 | 58 | 1,221 |
| Valley Vista High School 15550 North Parkview Place Surprise AZ 85374 (623) 523-8800 |
9-12 | 99 | 2,440 |
| West Point Elementary School 13700 West Greenway Rd Surprise AZ 85374 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 48 | 841 |
| Western Peaks Elementary School 18063 West Surprise Farms Loop Surprise AZ 85388 (623) 876-7000 |
PK-8 | 39 | 977 |
| Willow Canyon High School 17901 West Lundberg St Surprise AZ 85374 (623) 876-7000 |
9-12 | 83 | 2,133 |
Teaching in Waddell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View School 18302 West Burton Waddell AZ 85355 (623) 876-7000 |
KG-8 | 64 | 1,326 |