SJUSD -- San Jose Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 1,000 teachers and instructors and 30,000 students enrolled at the 23 schools operated by SJUSD. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at SJUSD. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SJUSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara 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 | $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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by SJUSD 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, including counselors and librarians 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 SJUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $32,856 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $19,153 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
San Jose Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SJUSD. 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 SJUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,089 | 1,093 | 1,093 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 17 | 19 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,051 | 1,068 | 1,066 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 19 | 4 | 15 |
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 | 28 | 41 | 44 |
| Teaching Assistants | 122 | 124 | 114 |
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 SJUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 560 | 560 | 568 |
| District Support Staff | 40 | 43 | 60 |
| School Administrators | 61 | 50 | 55 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 108 | 125 | 126 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | 62 | 58 |
| Other Support Staff | 252 | 277 | 266 |
| Guidance Counselors | 28 | 28 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 27 | 26 | 29 |
SJUSD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, SJUSD operates 23 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:
- Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (29 Schools)
- Berryessa Union School District (14 Schools)
- Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District (5 Schools)
- Milpitas Unified School District (15 Schools)
- San Jose Unified School District (53 Schools)
San Jose Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Charter High 660 Sinclair Dr San Jose CA 95116 (408) 251-1362 |
9-12 | 6 | 157 |
| Andrew P. Hill High School 3200 Senter Rd San Jose CA 95111 (408) 347-4100 |
9-12 | 91 | 2,140 |
| Apollo High School 1835 Cunningham Ave San Jose CA 95122 (408) 928-5400 |
11-12 | 8 | 152 |
| Calero High 420 Calero Ave San Jose CA 95123 (408) 347-7600 |
10-12 | 17 | 259 |
| Escuela Popular / Center for Training and Careers, Family Learning School 149 North White Rd San Jose CA 95127 (408) 275-7191 |
9-12 | 11 | 976 |
| Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 467 North White Rd San Jose CA 95127 (408) 275-7190 |
KG-12 | 19 | 330 |
| Evergreen Valley High School 3300 Quimby Rd San Jose CA 95148 (408) 347-7000 |
9-12 | 104 | 2,734 |
| Foothill High School 230 Pala Ave San Jose CA 95127 (408) 928-9100 |
11-12 | 19 | 326 |
| Independence High School 1776 Edal Park Dr San Jose CA 95133 (408) 928-9500 |
9-12 | 123 | 3,054 |
| James Lick High School 57 North White Rd San Jose CA 95127 (408) 347-4400 |
9-12 | 51 | 1,193 |
| Kipp San Jose Collegiate School 1790 Edal Park Dr San Jose CA 95133 (408) 937-3752 |
9-12 | 20 | 452 |
| Latino College Preparatory Academy 1966 Flint Ave San Jose CA 95148 (408) 729-2281 |
9-12 | 21 | 382 |
| Mt. Pleasant High School 1750 South White Rd San Jose CA 95127 (408) 937-2800 |
9-12 | 69 | 1,512 |
| Oak Grove High School 285 Blossom Hill Rd San Jose CA 95123 (408) 347-6500 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,921 |
| Pegasus High School 1776 Edal Park Dr San Jose CA 95133 (408) 928-9597 |
11-12 | 6 | 132 |
| Phoenix High School 6150 Snell Rd San Jose CA 95123 (408) 347-6291 |
11-12 | 4 | 83 |
| Piedmont Hills High School 1377 Piedmont Rd San Jose CA 95132 (408) 347-3800 |
9-12 | 86 | 2,206 |
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School 1560 Berger Dr San Jose CA 95112 (408) 283-7171 |
12-12 | 17 | 391 |
| Santa Teresa High School 6150 Snell Rd San Jose CA 95123 (408) 347-6200 |
9-12 | 89 | 2,271 |
| Silver Creek High School 3434 Silver Creek Rd San Jose CA 95121 (408) 347-5600 |
9-12 | 92 | 2,357 |
| Summit Public School: Rainier 1750 South White Rd San Jose CA 95127 (415) 298-2280 |
9-12 | 16 | 269 |
| William C. Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Ave San Jose CA 95122 (408) 347-5900 |
9-12 | 66 | 1,447 |
| Yerba Buena High School 1855 Lucretia Ave San Jose CA 95122 (408) 347-4700 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,692 |