PUSD -- Poway Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 1,000 teachers and instructors and twenty nine thousand students enrolled at the 38 schools managed by PUSD. The PUSD administration and teacher salary details provided in the following tables are gathered from several government sources as listed below each of 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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PUSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos 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 | $79,620 | $44,490 - $102,750 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $85,480 | $57,870 - $116,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $95,250 | $61,400 - $162,210 |
| High School Teacher | $98,830 | $60,350 - $164,540 |
| PE Teacher | $57,690 | $31,050 - $95,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 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 who work for PUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $92,900 | $55,490 - $136,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 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 for the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $133,390 | $80,700 - $170,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $79,640 | $46,430 - $128,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 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 PUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,452 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $18,693 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Poway Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PUSD. 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 PUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,216 | 1,249 | 1,299 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 113 | 116 | 126 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 713 | 745 | 781 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 366 | 381 | 375 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 24 | 7 | 16 |
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 | 14 | 19 | 27 |
| Teaching Assistants | 479 | 505 | 556 |
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 PUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 808 | 808 | 854 |
| District Support Staff | 89 | 94 | 98 |
| School Administrators | 59 | 64 | 65 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 144 | 148 | 152 |
| Student Support Staff | 129 | 131 | 167 |
| Other Support Staff | 353 | 365 | 367 |
| Guidance Counselors | 36 | 33 | 39 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 21 | 16 | 21 |
PUSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, PUSD oversees 38 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Escondido Union School District (26 Schools)
- Encinitas Union Elementary School District (9 Schools)
- Del Mar Union Elementary School District (8 Schools)
- Escondido Union School District (8 Schools)
Poway Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Poway
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraxas Continuation High School 12450 Glenoak Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-5900 |
9-12 | 16 | 233 |
| Chaparral Elementary School 17250 Tannin Dr Poway CA 92064 (858) 485-0042 |
KG-5 | 33 | 865 |
| Garden Road Elementary School 14614 Garden Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-0230 |
KG-5 | 18 | 429 |
| Meadowbrook Middle School 12320 Meadowbrook Ln Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-0802 |
6-8 | 50 | 1,347 |
| Midland Elementary School 13910 Midland Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-0047 |
KG-5 | 23 | 642 |
| Painted Rock Elementary School 16711 Martincoit Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 487-1180 |
KG-5 | 25 | 650 |
| Pomerado Elementary School 12321 Ninth St Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-1320 |
KG-5 | 19 | 484 |
| Poway High School 15500 Espola Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-0245 |
9-12 | 80 | 2,359 |
| Tierra Bonita Elementary School 14678 Tierra Bonita Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-8540 |
KG-5 | 19 | 484 |
| Twin Peaks Middle School 14640 Tierra Bonita Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-5131 |
6-8 | 45 | 1,177 |
| Valley Elementary School 13000 Bowron Rd Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-2007 |
KG-5 | 28 | 751 |
Teaching in San Diego
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Bluffs Elementary School 8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr San Diego CA 92129 (858) 538-8403 |
KG-5 | 18 | 426 |
| Bernardo Heights Middle School 12990 Paseo Lucido San Diego CA 92128 (858) 485-4850 |
6-8 | 51 | 1,433 |
| Black Mountain Middle School 9353 Oviedo St San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-1300 |
6-8 | 45 | 1,306 |
| Canyon View Elementary School 9225 Adolphia St San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-0981 |
KG-5 | 20 | 525 |
| Creekside Elementary School 12362 Springhurst Dr San Diego CA 92128 (858) 391-1514 |
KG-5 | 20 | 577 |
| Deer Canyon Elementary School 13455 Russet Leaf Ln San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-6064 |
KG-5 | 20 | 543 |
| Del Norte High School 16601 Nighthawk Ln San Diego CA 92127 (858) 487-0877 |
9-12 | 63 | 1,779 |
| Del Sur Elementary School 15665 Paseo Del Sur San Diego CA 92127 (858) 674-6200 |
KG-5 | 25 | 655 |
| Highland Ranch Elementary School 14840 Waverley Downs Way San Diego CA 92128 (858) 674-4707 |
KG-5 | 28 | 745 |
| Los Penasquitos Elementary School 14125 Cuca St San Diego CA 92129 (858) 672-3600 |
KG-5 | 19 | 556 |
| Mesa Verde Middle School 8375 Entreken Way San Diego CA 92129 (858) 538-5478 |
6-8 | 47 | 1,312 |
| Monterey Ridge Elementary School 17117 4s Ranch Parkway San Diego CA 92127 (858) 487-6887 |
KG-5 | 40 | 1,122 |
| Morning Creek Elementary School 10925 Morning Creek Dr South San Diego CA 92128 (858) 748-4334 |
KG-5 | 30 | 779 |
| Mt. Carmel High School 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-1180 |
9-12 | 70 | 2,032 |
| Oak Valley Middle School 16055 Winecreek Rd San Diego CA 92127 (858) 487-2939 |
6-8 | 47 | 1,374 |
| Park Village Elementary School 7930 Park Village Rd San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-5621 |
KG-5 | 27 | 688 |
| Rancho Bernardo High School 13010 Paseo Lucido San Diego CA 92128 (858) 485-4800 |
9-12 | 76 | 2,224 |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School 15255 Penasquitos Dr San Diego CA 92129 (858) 672-3400 |
KG-5 | 16 | 427 |
| Shoal Creek Elementary School 11775 Shoal Creek Dr San Diego CA 92128 (858) 613-9080 |
KG-5 | 25 | 630 |
| Stone Ranch Elementary School 16150 4s Ranch Parkway San Diego CA 92127 (858) 487-8474 |
KG-5 | 44 | 1,172 |
| Sundance Elementary School 8944 Twin Trails Dr San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-2950 |
KG-5 | 23 | 539 |
| Sunset Hills Elementary School 9291 Oviedo St San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-1600 |
KG-5 | 19 | 432 |
| Turtleback Elementary School 15855 Turtleback Rd San Diego CA 92127 (858) 673-5514 |
KG-5 | 24 | 585 |
| Westview High School 13500 Camino Del Sur San Diego CA 92129 (858) 780-2000 |
9-12 | 82 | 2,297 |
| Westwood Elementary School 17449 Matinal Rd San Diego CA 92127 (858) 487-2026 |
KG-5 | 30 | 819 |
| Willow Grove Elementary School 14727 Via Azul San Diego CA 92127 (858) 674-6300 |
KG-5 | 31 | 873 |