PVUSD -- Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Pajaro Valley Unified School District operates 33 schools with just over 800 teachers and instructors. The Pajaro Valley Unified School District teacher and administration salary information displayed below are taken from several sources as noted 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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PVUSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville and surrounding areas. 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 | $85,330 | $48,940 - $138,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $85,200 | $49,220 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $84,530 | $52,280 - $119,730 |
| High School Teacher | $89,520 | $57,850 - $133,480 |
| PE Teacher | $61,600 | $32,380 - $102,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Cruz-Watsonville, 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 details average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for PVUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,430 | $53,800 - $123,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Cruz-Watsonville, 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 for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $129,860 | $79,870 - $166,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $75,670 | $49,070 - $132,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Cruz-Watsonville, 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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $38,115 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $19,638 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pajaro Valley 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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 805 | 774 | 821 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 70 | 63 | 71 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 501 | 485 | 520 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 223 | 206 | 229 |
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 | 1 | 23 | 36 |
| Teaching Assistants | 318 | 247 | 344 |
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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,047 | 1,047 | 695 |
| District Support Staff | 34 | 110 | 46 |
| School Administrators | 42 | 40 | 68 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 88 | 103 | 115 |
| Other Support Staff | 430 | 792 | 457 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 12 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 12 | 13 |
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Schools
We have listed the 33 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Pajaro Valley Unified School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Aptos
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos High School 100 Mariner Way Aptos CA 95003 (831) 686-6565 |
9-12 | 56 | 1,365 |
| Aptos Junior High School 1001 Hntngtn Dr Aptos CA 95003 (831) 688-3234 |
7-8 | 27 | 722 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School 6860 Soquel Dr Aptos CA 95003 (831) 688-5211 |
KG-6 | 18 | 482 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School 819 Pinehurst Dr Aptos CA 95003 (831) 688-2053 |
KG-6 | 22 | 621 |
| Valencia Elementary School 250 Aptos Sch Rd Aptos CA 95003 (831) 688-2013 |
KG-6 | 22 | 520 |
Teaching in Freedom
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary School 25 Holly Dr Freedom CA 95019 (831) 728-6260 |
KG-5 | 25 | 644 |
Teaching in La Selva Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance High Continuation School 11 Spring Valley Rd La Selva Beach CA 95076 (831) 728-6344 |
9-12 | 15 | 183 |
Teaching in Watsonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic / Vocational Charter Institute School 112 Diamond Dr Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6225 |
9-12 | 5 | 78 |
| Alianza Charter School 115 Casserly Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6333 |
KG-8 | 26 | 641 |
| Amesti Elementary School 25 Amesti Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6250 |
KG-5 | 25 | 662 |
| Ann Soldo Elementary School 1140 Menasco Dr Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 786-1310 |
KG-5 | 26 | 696 |
| Bradley Elementary School 321 Corralitos Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6366 |
KG-6 | 20 | 512 |
| Calabasas Elementary School 202 Calabasas Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6368 |
KG-6 | 23 | 609 |
| Ceiba College Preparatory Academy 315 Main St Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6208 |
6-12 | 11 | 452 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle School 440 Arthur Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 761-7699 |
6-8 | 22 | 554 |
| E. A. Hall Middle School 201 Brewington Ave Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6270 |
6-8 | 27 | 574 |
| H. A. Hyde Elementary School 125 Alta Vista St Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6243 |
KG-5 | 24 | 613 |
| Hall District Elementary School 300 Sill Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6371 |
KG-5 | 21 | 597 |
| Lakeview Middle School 2350 East Lake Ave Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6455 |
6-8 | 33 | 697 |
| Landmark Elementary School 235 Ohlone Parkway Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 761-7940 |
KG-5 | 24 | 663 |
| Linscott Charter School 220 Elm St Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6301 |
KG-8 | 11 | 279 |
| Mintie White Elementary School 515 Palm Ave Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6321 |
KG-5 | 26 | 704 |
| New School Community Day 165 Harkins Slough Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 761-6140 |
7-12 | 4 | 46 |
| Ohlone Elementary School 21 Bay Farms Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6977 |
KG-5 | 26 | 509 |
| Pacific Coast Charter School 294 Green Valley Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 761-6021 |
KG-12 | 11 | 279 |
| Pajaro Middle School 250 Salinas Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6238 |
6-8 | 17 | 434 |
| Pajaro Valley High School 500 Harkins Slough Rd Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-8102 |
9-12 | 57 | 1,486 |
| Radcliff Elementary School 550 Rodriguez St Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6469 |
KG-5 | 21 | 531 |
| Rolling Hills Middle School 130 Herman Ave Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6341 |
6-8 | 32 | 607 |
| Starlight Elementary School 225 Hammer Dr Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6974 |
KG-5 | 25 | 695 |
| T. S. Macquiddy Elementary School 330 Martinelli St Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6315 |
KG-5 | 25 | 698 |
| Watsonville Charter School of the Arts 115 Casserly Rd West Campus Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-8123 |
KG-6 | 12 | 265 |
| Watsonville High School 250 East Beach St Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 728-6390 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,944 |