Vail Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 600 educators are employed at Vail Unified School District. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Vail Unified School District. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Vail Unified School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Tucson 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $32,770 | $27,250-$45,050 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $46,370 | $37,510 - $56,030 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,300 | $38,730 - $57,910 |
| Middle School Teacher | $45,970 | $38,300 - $55,540 |
| High School Teacher | $49,590 | $38,940 - $61,160 |
| PE Teacher | $61,360 | $28,970 - $95,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, 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 lists average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Vail Unified School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $32,770 | $27,250-$45,050 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $48,450 | $38,370 - $61,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Tucson area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,000 | $34,310-$58,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,110 | $53,580 - $103,130 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $49,350 | $38,510 - $63,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, 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 Vail Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,538 | $12,108 |
| Administrators | $5,514 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Vail Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Vail 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 Vail Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 512 | 592 | 597 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 20 | 25 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 305 | 365 | 366 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 176 | 195 | 197 |
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 | 276 | 336 | 318 |
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 Vail Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 554 | 554 | 609 |
| District Administrators | 6 | 24 | 28 |
| District Support Staff | 5 | 39 | 50 |
| School Administrators | 33 | 48 | 53 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 53 | 55 | 58 |
| Student Support Staff | 104 | 169 | 185 |
| Other Support Staff | 195 | 218 | 235 |
| Librarians | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Vail Unified School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Vail Unified School District operates 19 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:
- Sunnyside Unified School District (23 Schools)
- Tanque Verde Unified District (4 Schools)
- Sahuarita Unified District (8 Schools)
- Tucson Unified School District (118 Schools)
- Catalina Foothills Unified District (8 Schools)
Vail Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Corona
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Elementary School 16701 South Houghton Rd Corona AZ 85641 (520) 762-2040 |
KG-5 | 52 | 947 |
Teaching in Corona De Tucson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 South Houghton Rd Corona De Tucson AZ 85641 (520) 762-2040 |
6-8 | 27 | 481 |
Teaching in Tucson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrada Polytechnic High School 12960 South Houghton Rd Tucson AZ 85747 (520) 879-3304 |
9-12 | 26 | 605 |
| Cottonwood Elementary School 9950 East Rees Loop Tucson AZ 85747 (520) 762-2040 |
KG-6 | 39 | 654 |
| Desert Willow Elementary School 9400 East Esmond Loop Tucson AZ 85747 (520) 762-2040 |
KG-5 | 41 | 828 |
| Empire High School 10701 East Maryann Cleveland W Tucson AZ 85602 (520) 762-2040 |
9-12 | 36 | 757 |
| Rincon Vista Middle School 10770 East Bilby Rd Tucson AZ 85747 (520) 879-3200 |
6-8 | 32 | 613 |
| Senita Valley Elementary School 10750 East Bilby Rd Tucson AZ 85747 (520) 762-2040 |
PK-8 | 33 | 612 |
| Vail Digital Learning Program 7762 East Science Park Dr Tucson AZ 85747 (520) 879-1908 |
KG-12 | 3 | 159 |
Teaching in Vail
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School 12775 East Mary Ann Cleveland Vail AZ 85641 (520) 762-2040 |
9-12 | 78 | 1,853 |
| Desert Sky Middle School 9850 East Rankin Loop Vail AZ 85747 (520) 762-2040 |
6-8 | 37 | 741 |
| Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School 10701 South White Lightning Vail AZ 85641 (520) 879-3600 |
PK-5 | 42 | 809 |
| Old Vail Middle School 13299 East Colossal Cave Rd Vail AZ 85641 (520) 762-2040 |
6-8 | 37 | 628 |
| Pantano High School 12775 East Mary Ann Cleveland Vail AZ 85641 (520) 762-2040 |
9-12 | 8 | 128 |