DSUSD -- Desert Sands Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Desert Sands Unified School District has an estimated 30,000 students and 1,000 teachers and support staff. The Desert Sands Unified School District teacher and administration salary figures provided in the following tables are obtained from several sources as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
DSUSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario 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 | $100,470 | $47,290 - $112,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $92,520 | $61,540 - $124,780 |
| Middle School Teacher | $102,100 | $62,270 - $168,360 |
| High School Teacher | $109,070 | $74,050 - $138,530 |
| PE Teacher | $57,090 | $30,070 - $96,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 DSUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $90,680 | $60,400 - $117,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $140,650 | $103,810 - $169,190 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $93,990 | $47,930 - $139,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 Desert 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 | $37,486 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $28,061 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Desert Sands Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Desert 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 Desert Sands Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,116 | 1,102 | 1,088 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 71 | 74 | 76 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 635 | 618 | 650 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 360 | 363 | 361 |
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 | 52 | 53 | 56 |
| Teaching Assistants | 127 | 132 | 131 |
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 Desert Sands Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 715 | 715 | 735 |
| District Support Staff | 73 | 72 | 62 |
| School Administrators | 53 | 52 | 52 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 130 | 127 | 128 |
| Student Support Staff | 46 | 44 | 44 |
| Other Support Staff | 406 | 413 | 444 |
| Guidance Counselors | 58 | 52 | 52 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 25 | 26 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Desert Sands Unified School District Schools
We have listed the 34 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Desert Sands Unified School District in the list 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:
- Coachella Valley Unified School District (23 Schools)
- Palm Springs Unified School District (30 Schools)
- Borrego Springs Unified School District (7 Schools)
- Morongo Unified School District (18 Schools)
- Warner Unified School District (6 Schools)
Desert Sands Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bermuda Dunes
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe Elementary School 42100 Yucca Ln Bermuda Dunes CA 92203 (760) 772-4130 | KG-5 | 21 | 603 |
Teaching in Indian Wells
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary School 44210 Warner Trail Indian Wells CA 92210 (760) 772-4120 | KG-5 | 28 | 811 |
Teaching in Indio
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies 45250 Dune Palms Rd Indio CA 92201 (760) 200-3720 | KG-5 | 33 | 944 |
| Amistad High (continuation) School 83501 Dillon Ave Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3570 | 9-12 | 17 | 329 |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary School 82850 Kenner Ave Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3830 | KG-5 | 25 | 695 |
| Carrillo Ranch Elementary School 43775 Madison St Indio CA 92201 (760) 238-9700 | KG-5 | 26 | 719 |
| Desert Ridge Academy 79767 Ave 39 Indio CA 92203 (760) 393-5500 | 6-8 | 38 | 1,127 |
| Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy 47368 Monroe St Indio CA 92201 (760) 863-1544 | KG-5 | 25 | 684 |
| Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School 83391 Dillon Ave Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3810 | KG-5 | 25 | 471 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School 44300 Monroe St Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3820 | KG-5 | 23 | 503 |
| Indio High School 81750 Ave 46 Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3550 | 9-12 | 75 | 1,999 |
| Indio Middle School 81195 Miles Ave Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3800 | 6-8 | 32 | 844 |
| James Madison Elementary School 80845 Ave 46 Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3850 | KG-5 | 19 | 546 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School 45100 Clinton St Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3840 | KG-5 | 20 | 563 |
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies 79655 Miles Ave Indio CA 92201 (760) 200-3700 | 6-8 | 48 | 1,443 |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School 44640 Clinton St Indio CA 92201 (760) 863-3680 | KG-5 | 20 | 540 |
| Martin Van Buren Elementary School 47733 Van Buren St Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3870 | KG-5 | 23 | 585 |
| Shadow Hills High School 39225 Jefferson St Indio CA 92201 (760) 393-5400 | 9-12 | 63 | 1,713 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 83200 Dr Carreon Blvd Indio CA 92201 (760) 775-3860 | KG-5 | 21 | 574 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School 83089 Hwy 111 Indio CA 92201 (760) 863-3660 | 6-8 | 26 | 600 |
Teaching in La Quinta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 77800 Calle Tampico La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 238-9424 | KG-5 | 20 | 536 |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School 43495 Palm Royale Dr La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 238-9710 | 6-8 | 34 | 878 |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary School 78870 Ave 50 La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 777-4240 | KG-5 | 19 | 533 |
| Horizon School 43330 Palm Royale Dr La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 238-9720 | KG-12 | 15 | 295 |
| John Adams Elementary School 50800 Desert Club Dr La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 777-4260 | KG-5 | 18 | 462 |
| La Quinta High School 79255 W.ward Ho Dr La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 772-4150 | 9-12 | 104 | 2,858 |
| La Quinta Middle School 78900 Ave 50 La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 777-4220 | 6-8 | 20 | 507 |
| Summit High (CONTINUATION) school 43330 Palm Royale Dr La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 238-9760 | 10-12 | 14 | 348 |
Teaching in Palm Desert
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 74100 Rutledge Way Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 862-4340 | KG-5 | 25 | 688 |
| George Washington Charter School 45768 Portola Ave Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 862-4350 | KG-5 | 28 | 835 |
| James Earl Carter Elementary School 74251 Hovley Ln East Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 862-4370 | KG-5 | 26 | 684 |
| Palm Desert High School 74910 Aztec Rd Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 862-4300 | 9-12 | 76 | 2,003 |
| Palm Desert Middle School 74200 Rutledge Way Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 862-4320 | 6-8 | 47 | 1,340 |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary School 39800 Liberty Dr Palm Desert CA 92211 (760) 772-0456 | KG-5 | 33 | 895 |