Maricopa Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 300 educators and six thousand students enrolled at the 12 schools managed by Maricopa Unified School District. The Maricopa Unified School District teacher and administration salary information displayed below are taken from several government agencies as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Maricopa Unified School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale and surrounding areas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,370 | $28,350-$47,940 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,910 | $41,560 - $65,770 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,090 | $38,750 - $65,310 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,670 | $39,710 - $76,660 |
| High School Teacher | $62,540 | $47,150 - $82,860 |
| PE Teacher | $68,530 | $35,440 - $101,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Maricopa Unified School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,350 | $45,580 - $78,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,970 | $30,790-$83,390 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,330 | $61,800 - $107,030 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,010 | $40,380 - $76,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 Maricopa Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $7,317 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $10,781 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Maricopa Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Maricopa 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 Maricopa Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 295 | 273 | 270 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 215 | 206 | 169 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 58 | 45 | 81 |
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 | 69 | 55 | 54 |
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 Maricopa Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 177 | 177 | 256 |
| District Support Staff | 4 | 22 | 22 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 12 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 10 | 17 |
| Student Support Staff | 54 | 61 | 92 |
| Other Support Staff | 78 | 66 | 102 |
Maricopa Unified School District Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Maricopa Unified School District 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:
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- Casa Grande Union High School District (4 Schools)
- Kyrene School District (26 Schools)
Maricopa Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Elementary School 43800 West Honeycutt Rd Maricopa AZ 85239 (520) 568-5100 |
KG-6 | 32 | 700 |
| Desert Wind Middle School 35565 West Honeycutt Rd Maricopa AZ 85239 (520) 568-5100 |
7-8 | 18 | 411 |
| Maricopa Elementary School 18150 North Alterra Parkway Maricopa AZ 85139 (520) 568-5100 |
PK-6 | 36 | 704 |
| Maricopa High School 45012 West Honeycutt Ave Maricopa AZ 85239 (520) 568-5100 |
6-12 | 68 | 1,689 |
| Maricopa Middle School 45725 West Honeycutt Ave Maricopa AZ 85139 (520) 568-5100 |
7-8 | 25 | 465 |
| Pima Butte School 45022 West Rancho Eldorado Pa Maricopa AZ 85239 (520) 568-5100 |
KG-6 | 19 | 456 |
| Saddleback Elementary School 18600 North Porter Rd Maricopa AZ 85239 (520) 568-5100 |
KG-6 | 21 | 493 |
| Saddleback Preschool 18600 North Porter Rd Maricopa AZ 85138 (520) 568-6110 |
PK-PK | 3 | 54 |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School 19845 North Costa Del Sol Maricopa AZ 85238 (520) 568-5100 |
PK-6 | 26 | 462 |
| Santa Rosa Elementary School 21400 North Santa Rosa Dr Maricopa AZ 85239 (520) 568-5100 |
PK-6 | 19 | 384 |
| Santa Rosa Preschool 21400 North Santa Rosa Dr Maricopa AZ 85138 (520) 568-6150 |
PK-PK | 4 | 28 |