Apache Junction Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Apache Junction Unified District has over five thousand students and 300 teachers. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries at Apache Junction Unified District. The data is 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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Apache Junction Unified District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Apache Junction Unified District 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Apache Junction Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,783 | $12,108 |
| Administrators | $8,859 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Apache Junction Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Apache Junction Unified 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 Apache Junction Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 278 | 266 | 262 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 135 | 135 | 130 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 129 | 118 | 117 |
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 | 74 | 76 | 83 |
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 Apache Junction Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 206 | 206 | 220 |
| District Support Staff | 0.8 | 21 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 14 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Student Support Staff | 44 | 60 | 57 |
| Other Support Staff | 80 | 81 | 92 |
Apache Junction Unified District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Apache Junction Unified District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Apache Junction Unified District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction High School 2525 South Ironwood Dr Apache Junction AZ 85220 (480) 982-1110 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,356 |
| Desert Shadows Middle School 801 West Southern Ave Apache Junction AZ 85220 (480) 982-1110 |
7-8 | 40 | 775 |
| Desert Vista Elementary School 3701 East Broadway Apache Junction AZ 85219 (480) 677-7510 |
PK-6 | 33 | 661 |
| Four Peaks Elementary School 1755 North Idaho Rd Apache Junction AZ 85219 (480) 982-1110 |
PK-6 | 37 | 677 |
| Peralta Trail Elementary School 10965 East Peralta Rd Apache Junction AZ 85218 (480) 982-1110 |
KG-6 | 28 | 469 |
| Superstition Mountain Elementary School 550 South Ironwood Apache Junction AZ 85220 (480) 982-1110 |
PK-6 | 46 | 696 |