Window Rock Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Window Rock Unified District has an estimated two thousand students and 100 teachers and support staff. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Arizona, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of 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, the following table details the average salary 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $38,800 | $31,760-$47,790 |
| 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 details the average salary for special education teachers in Arizona.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,800 | $31,760-$47,790 |
| 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Arizona below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,310 | $36,680-$75,770 |
| 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 Window Rock Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $6,918 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $16,000 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Window Rock Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Window Rock 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 Window Rock Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 167 | 161 | 127 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 84 | 87 | 66 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 71 | 65 | 50 |
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 | 41 | 39 | 29 |
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 Window Rock Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 154 | 154 | 111 |
| District Support Staff | 4 | 20 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 | 18 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 29 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 92 | 73 | 57 |
Window Rock Unified District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Window Rock Unified District in the list 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:
- Ganado Unified School District (4 Schools)
- Sanders Unified District (3 Schools)
- Chinle Unified District (8 Schools)
- Cedar Unified District (3 Schools)
- Pinon Unified District (3 Schools)
Window Rock Unified District Map & Boundaries
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| Tse Ho Tso Intermediate Learning Center School Navajo Route 7 Fort Defiance AZ 86504 (928) 729-7801 | 4-6 | 20 | 415 |
| Tse Ho Tso Primary Learning Center School Navajo Route 7 Fort Defiance AZ 86504 (928) 729-7801 | KG-3 | 33 | 578 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Teaching in Ft. Defiance
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
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