SCUSD -- Santa Clara Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 600 educators are employed at Santa Clara Unified School District. The Santa Clara Unified School District faculty and staff salary data displayed in the tables below are obtained 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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SCUSD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. 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 | $95,960 | $58,390 - $120,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $92,260 | $58,440 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $96,390 | $65,920 - $125,350 |
| High School Teacher | $97,010 | $62,390 - $127,650 |
| PE Teacher | $73,130 | $36,260 - $115,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 and ranges for special education teachers who work for SCUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,560 | $29,120 - $119,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $148,960 | $93,290 - $195,830 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $91,270 | $58,880 - $138,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,479 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $25,808 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Santa Clara Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 643 | 624 | 636 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 53 | 53 | 57 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 374 | 369 | 383 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 203 | 194 | 190 |
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 | 7 | 9 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 122 | 132 | 117 |
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 Santa Clara Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 385 | 385 | 396 |
| District Support Staff | 42 | 39 | 42 |
| School Administrators | 35 | 34 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 60 | 68 | 73 |
| Student Support Staff | 91 | 90 | 87 |
| Other Support Staff | 206 | 148 | 159 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Santa Clara Unified School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Santa Clara Unified School District manages 25 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:
- Fremont Union High School District (6 Schools)
- Cupertino Union School District (25 Schools)
- Sunnyvale Elementary School District (10 Schools)
- Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District (3 Schools)
- Moreland Elementary School District (6 Schools)
Santa Clara Unified School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Alviso
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mayne Elementary School 5030 North First St Alviso CA 95002 (408) 423-1700 |
KG-5 | 20 | 531 |
Teaching in Santa Clara
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Wilcox High School 3250 Monroe St Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-2400 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,916 |
| Bowers Elementary School 2755 Barkley Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-1100 |
KG-5 | 14 | 359 |
| Bracher Elementary School 2700 Chromite Dr Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-1200 |
KG-5 | 16 | 391 |
| Briarwood Elementary School 1930 Townsend Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-1300 |
KG-5 | 16 | 414 |
| Buchser Middle School 1111 Bellomy St Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 423-3000 |
6-8 | 46 | 996 |
| C. W. Haman Elementary School 865 Los Padres Blvd Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 423-1400 |
KG-5 | 16 | 410 |
| Don Callejon School 4176 Lick Mill Blvd Santa Clara CA 95054 (408) 423-3300 |
KG-8 | 38 | 1,002 |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle School 2550 Cabrillo Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-3700 |
6-8 | 39 | 822 |
| Kathryn Hughes Elementary School 4949 Calle De Escuela Santa Clara CA 95054 (408) 423-1500 |
KG-5 | 17 | 482 |
| Laurelwood Elementary School 955 Teal Dr Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-1600 |
KG-5 | 23 | 674 |
| Millikin Elementary School 615 Hobart Terrace Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-1800 |
KG-5 | 15 | 462 |
| Montague Elementary School 750 Laurie Ave Santa Clara CA 95054 (408) 423-1900 |
KG-5 | 16 | 389 |
| New Valley Continuation High School 1875 Lawrence Rd Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-2300 |
9-12 | 11 | 150 |
| Pomeroy Elementary School 1250 Pomeroy Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-3800 |
KG-5 | 19 | 540 |
| Santa Clara Community Day 3450 Brookdale Dr Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-2000 |
6-12 | 2 | 21 |
| Santa Clara High School 3000 Benton St Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-2600 |
9-12 | 81 | 1,830 |
| Scott Lane Elementary School 1925 Scott Blvd Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 423-4100 |
KG-5 | 17 | 491 |
| Sutter Elementary School 3200 Forbes Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 (408) 423-4200 |
KG-5 | 18 | 484 |
| Washington Elementary School 270 Washington Ave Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 423-3900 |
KG-5 | 12 | 369 |
| Westwood Elementary School 435 Saratoga Ave Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 423-4300 |
KG-5 | 18 | 460 |
| Wilson Alternative School 1840 Benton St Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 423-3600 |
KG-12 | 17 | 296 |
Teaching in Sunnyvale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braly Elementary School 675 Gail Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 (408) 423-1000 |
KG-5 | 19 | 466 |
| Marian A. Peterson Middle School 1380 Rosalia Ave Sunnyvale CA 94087 (408) 423-2800 |
6-8 | 38 | 890 |
| Ponderosa Elementary School 804 Ponderosa Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 (408) 423-4000 |
KG-5 | 22 | 576 |