Sanders Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Sanders Unified District operates 3 schools with more than 60 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Arizona, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Arizona Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arizona. 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 | $57,550 | $45,850 - $76,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,920 | $43,370 - $79,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,000 | $46,940 - $81,420 |
| High School Teacher | $64,440 | $46,240 - $93,530 |
| PE Teacher | $67,150 | $36,880 - $99,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 in Arizona.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,470 | $46,400 - $75,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 state of Arizona below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,790 | $62,690 - $128,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,270 | $46,400 - $82,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 Sanders Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $10,000 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sanders Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sanders 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 Sanders Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 68 | 67 | 63 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | 40 | 37 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 37 | 24 | 22 |
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 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
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 Sanders Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 73 | 73 | 79 |
| District Support Staff | 5 | 12 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 20 | 21 |
| Other Support Staff | 40 | 34 | 34 |
Sanders Unified District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Sanders Unified District operates 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Window Rock Unified District (9 Schools)
- Ganado Unified School District (4 Schools)
- St Johns Unified District (4 Schools)
- Holbrook Unified District (5 Schools)
- Joseph City Unified District (3 Schools)
Sanders Unified District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Elementary School I40 and Hwy 191 South Sanders AZ 86512 (928) 688-4700 | PK-7 | 29 | 329 |
| Sanders Middle School Apache 7160 Sanders AZ 86512 (928) 688-4700 | 6-8 | 13 | 211 |
| Valley High School I 40 and Us 191 Sanders AZ 86512 (928) 688-4200 | 9-12 | 21 | 268 |