Saddle Mountain Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 60 teachers and support staff are employed at Saddle Mountain Unified School District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries at Saddle Mountain Unified School District. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Saddle Mountain Unified School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,050 | $47,500 - $78,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,550 | $47,390 - $81,520 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,060 | $48,000 - $84,000 |
| High School Teacher | $67,590 | $49,020 - $104,270 |
| PE Teacher | $68,800 | $37,670 - $103,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by Saddle Mountain Unified School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,840 | $46,450 - $78,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See 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) | $99,700 | $63,890 - $130,200 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,080 | $48,900 - $90,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Saddle Mountain Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,074 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $11,400 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Saddle Mountain Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Saddle Mountain 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 Saddle Mountain Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 67 | 66 | 66 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 40 | 38 | 38 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
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 Saddle Mountain Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 58 | 58 | 63 |
| Student Support Staff | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 27 | 32 |
Saddle Mountain Unified School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Saddle Mountain 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:
- Buckeye Elementary District (6 Schools)
- Buckeye Union High School District (4 Schools)
- Liberty Elementary District (5 Schools)
- Nadaburg Elementary District (2 Schools)
- Dysart Unified School District (25 Schools)
Saddle Mountain Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Buckeye
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartesso Elementary School 29677 West Indianola Rd Buckeye AZ 85322 (623) 474-5403 | KG-8 | 15 | 369 |
Teaching in Tonopah
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Fisher Elementary School 38201 West Indian School Rd Tonopah AZ 85354 (623) 474-5500 | KG-8 | 31 | 686 |
| Tonopah Valley High School 38201 West Indian School Rd Tonopah AZ 85354 (623) 474-5100 | 9-12 | 21 | 387 |