Paramount Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 500 teachers and instructors are employed at Paramount Unified School District. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $88,160 | $53,210 - $124,400 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $95,670 | $61,940 - $127,070 |
| Middle School Teacher | $94,680 | $62,410 - $129,500 |
| High School Teacher | $105,880 | $64,600 - $132,600 |
| PE Teacher | $62,020 | $35,920 - $92,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of California, 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 ranges for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $93,510 | $63,180 - $123,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $152,480 | $103,250 - $202,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $93,610 | $51,890 - $136,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of California, 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 Paramount Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,460 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $24,894 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Paramount Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Paramount 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 Paramount Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 616 | 582 | 506 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 46 | 41 | 41 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 334 | 337 | 300 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 203 | 202 | 164 |
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 | 37 | 69 | 63 |
| Teaching Assistants | 118 | 113 | 115 |
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 Paramount Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 397 | 397 | 406 |
| District Support Staff | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| School Administrators | 28 | 34 | 33 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 88 | 75 | 76 |
| Student Support Staff | 21 | 23 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 212 | 225 | 236 |
| Guidance Counselors | 46 | 32 | 36 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 23 | 15 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 12 | 14 |
Paramount Unified School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Paramount Unified School District manages 19 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:
- Bellflower Unified School District (15 Schools)
- Downey Unified School District (20 Schools)
- Lynwood Unified School District (20 Schools)
- Compton Unified School District (38 Schools)
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District (29 Schools)
Paramount Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Lakewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista High School 3717 Michelson St Lakewood CA 90712 (562) 602-8090 | 9-12 | 10 | 221 |
| Paramount Alternative Education Center School 3701 Michelson St Lakewood CA 90712 (562) 602-8160 | 6-12 | 2 | 64 |
Teaching in Long Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Raymond Collins School 6125 Coke St Long Beach CA 90805 (562) 602-8008 | KG-5 | 20 | 609 |
Teaching in Paramount
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln School 15324 California Ave Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8036 | KG-5 | 18 | 627 |
| Alondra Middle School 16200 Downey Ave Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8004 | 6-8 | 24 | 950 |
| Frank J. Zamboni School 15733 South Orange Ave Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8048 | 6-8 | 34 | 967 |
| Harry Wirtz Elementary School 8535 Contreras St Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8068 | KG-5 | 22 | 658 |
| Howard Tanner School 7210 Rosecrans Ave Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8060 | KG-5 | 20 | 640 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 8600 Jefferson St Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8024 | KG-5 | 18 | 476 |
| Leona Jackson School 7220 Jackson St Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8020 | 4-8 | 21 | 797 |
| Los Cerritos School 14626 Gundry Ave Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8040 | KG-5 | 24 | 604 |
| Major Lynn Mokler School 8571 East Flower St Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8044 | KG-5 | 28 | 703 |
| Mark Keppel School 6630 East Mark Keppel St Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8028 | KG-5 | 18 | 546 |
| Paramount High School 14429 South Downey Ave Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-6067 | 9-12 | 153 | 4,869 |
| Paramount Park Middle School 14608 Paramount Blvd Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8052 | 6-8 | 22 | 796 |
| Paramount Unified Community Day School 14507 Paramount Blvd Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8084 | 7-12 | 1 | 32 |
| Theodore Roosevelt School 13451 Merkel Ave Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8056 | KG-5 | 26 | 794 |
| Wesley Gaines School 7340 East Jackson St Paramount CA 90723 (562) 602-8012 | KG-3 | 15 | 458 |
Teaching in South Gate
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydale Elementary School 5511 Century Blvd South Gate CA 90280 (562) 602-8016 | KG-8 | 34 | 1,077 |