VUSD -- Vista Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 1,000 teachers and support staff and 30,000 students enrolled at the 34 schools operated by VUSD. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries at VUSD. The data has been obtained through 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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VUSD Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos 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 | $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 details the average salary for special education teachers are employed by VUSD 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 VUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,773 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $19,523 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Vista Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by VUSD. 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 VUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,071 | 1,062 | 1,043 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 65 | 73 | 72 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 567 | 571 | 597 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 386 | 411 | 361 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 53 | 7 | 13 |
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 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| Teaching Assistants | 235 | 246 | 254 |
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 VUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 763 | 763 | 769 |
| District Support Staff | 50 | 51 | 55 |
| School Administrators | 67 | 75 | 73 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 133 | 133 | 139 |
| Student Support Staff | 129 | 138 | 156 |
| Other Support Staff | 375 | 363 | 341 |
| Guidance Counselors | 33 | 36 | 35 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 17 |
VUSD Schools
We have listed the 34 schools and their contact information, which is managed by VUSD in the list 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:
- Bonsall Union Elementary School District (4 Schools)
- San Marcos Unified School District (19 Schools)
- Carlsbad Unified School District (16 Schools)
- Oceanside Unified School District (25 Schools)
- Fallbrook Union High School District (3 Schools)
Vista Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Oceanside
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Park Elementary School 5130 Alamosa Park Dr Oceanside CA 92057 (760) 940-0700 |
KG-5 | 24 | 566 |
| Empresa Elementary School 4850 Avenida Empresa Oceanside CA 92056 (760) 940-8454 |
KG-5 | 30 | 760 |
| Lake Elementary School 4950 Lake Blvd Oceanside CA 92056 (760) 945-5300 |
KG-5 | 32 | 856 |
| Madison Middle School 4930 Lake Blvd Oceanside CA 92056 (760) 940-0176 |
6-8 | 48 | 1,234 |
| Mission Meadows Elementary School 5657 Spur Ave Oceanside CA 92056 (760) 630-7884 |
KG-5 | 20 | 511 |
| Mission Vista High School 1306 Melrose Dr Oceanside CA 92057 (760) 758-6800 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,361 |
| Roosevelt Middle School 850 Sagewood Dr Oceanside CA 92057 (760) 726-8003 |
6-8 | 45 | 1,119 |
| Siatechnology School 2611 Temple Heights Dr Oceanside CA 92056 (760) 945-1227 |
9-12 | 33 | 1,429 |
| Temple Heights Elementary School 1550 Temple Heights Dr Oceanside CA 92056 (760) 631-6242 |
KG-5 | 26 | 676 |
Teaching in Vista
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista High (continuation) School 1575 Bonair Dr Vista CA 92084 (760) 724-3775 |
9-12 | 12 | 215 |
| Beaumont Elementary School 550 Beaumont Dr Vista CA 92084 (760) 726-4040 |
KG-5 | 24 | 552 |
| Bella Mente Montessori Academy 1737 West Vista Way Vista CA 92083 (760) 820-9501 |
KG-8 | 13 | 322 |
| Bobier Elementary School 220 West Bobier Dr Vista CA 92083 (760) 724-8501 |
KG-5 | 27 | 657 |
| Breeze Hill Elementary School 1111 Melrose Way Vista CA 92083 (760) 945-2373 |
KG-5 | 32 | 868 |
| California Avenue Elementary School 215 West California Ave Vista CA 92083 (760) 630-4870 |
KG-8 | 2 | 19 |
| Casita Center for Science / Math / Technology School 260 Cedar Dr Vista CA 92083 (760) 724-8442 |
KG-5 | 23 | 614 |
| Foothill Oak Elementary School 1370 Oak Dr Vista CA 92084 (760) 631-3458 |
KG-5 | 25 | 689 |
| Grapevine Elementary School 630 Grapevine Rd Vista CA 92083 (760) 724-8329 |
KG-5 | 28 | 647 |
| Guajome Lrn Center 2000 North Santa Fe Ave Vista CA 92083 (760) 631-8500 |
KG-12 | 2 | 101 |
| Guajome Park Academy Charter 2000 North Santa Fe Ave Vista CA 92083 (760) 631-8500 |
KG-12 | 57 | 1,321 |
| Hannalei Elementary School 120 Hannalei Dr Vista CA 92083 (760) 631-6248 |
KG-5 | 27 | 693 |
| Lincoln Middle School 2245 Foothill Dr Vista CA 92084 (760) 631-4500 |
6-8 | 42 | 918 |
| Major General Raymond Murray High School 215 North Melrose Dr Vista CA 92083 (760) 631-2502 |
10-12 | 10 | 222 |
| Maryland Elementary School 700 North Ave Vista CA 92084 (760) 631-6675 |
KG-5 | 25 | 604 |
| Monte Vista Elementary School 1720 Monte Vista Rd Vista CA 92084 (760) 726-0410 |
KG-5 | 26 | 655 |
| North County Trade Technology High School 1126 North Melrose Dr Vista CA 92083 (760) 598-0782 |
9-12 | 8 | 149 |
| Olive Elementary School 836 Olive Ave Vista CA 92083 (760) 724-7129 |
KG-5 | 20 | 416 |
| Rancho Buena Vista High School 1601 Longhorn Dr Vista CA 92081 (760) 727-7284 |
9-12 | 105 | 2,606 |
| Sierra Vista High School 325 East Bobier Dr Vista CA 92084 (760) 758-3400 |
9-11 | 7 | 83 |
| Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts 600 North Santa Fe Ave Vista CA 92083 (760) 941-0880 |
KG-5 | 25 | 660 |
| Vista High School 1 Panther Dr Vista CA 92084 (760) 726-5611 |
9-12 | 109 | 2,525 |
| Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science & Math 151 Civic Center Dr Vista CA 92084 (760) 726-5766 |
6-8 | 36 | 752 |
| Vista Visions Academy 305 East Bobier Vista CA 92084 (760) 724-4785 |
KG-12 | 8 | 110 |
| Washington Middle School 740 Olive Ave Vista CA 92083 (760) 724-7115 |
6-8 | 34 | 726 |