Paradise Valley Unified School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

Paradise Valley Unified School District oversees 49 schools with more than two thousand educators. The Paradise Valley Unified School District faculty and staff salary information displayed in the data tables below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

Employers Post Your Jobs

Post to Teacher.org and 100+ job boards with one submission: Click Here to Post a Job.

Search For Jobs

Search through jobs listings in and around Paradise Valley Unified School District area.

PVUSD Teacher Salary Details

This table lists salary ranges for teachers 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 SalarySalary 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers who work for PVUSD and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary 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

See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area below.

 Average SalarySalary 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 Paradise Valley Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictArizona
Teachers & Aides$9,205$12,108
Administrators$9,033$11,880

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Paradise Valley Unified School District Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers1,7871,7491,745
Preschool Teachers222522
Kindergarten Teachers112116109
Elementary School Teachers1,1851,1531,158
Middle & High School Teachers468455456

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.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants454495483

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 Paradise Valley Unified School District are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff9589581,002
District Administrators72424
District Support Staff69094
School Administrators696764
School Administrative Support Staff153180170
Student Support Staff83238240
Other Support Staff337360410
Librarians242221
Guidance Counselors313230
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors222221

Paradise Valley Unified School District Schools

Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Paradise Valley Unified School District has 49 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:

Paradise Valley Unified School District Map & Boundaries

Teaching in Phoenix

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Aire Libre Elementary School
16428 North 21st St
Phoenix AZ 85022
(602) 449-5400
KG-6 32 380
Arrowhead Elementary School
3820 East Nisbet
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-2700
PK-6 37 484
Boulder Creek Elementary School
22801 North 22nd St
Phoenix AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
KG-6 34 667
Cactus View Elementary School
17602 North Central
Phoenix AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
PK-6 39 707
Campo Bello Elementary School
2650 East Contention Mine Rd
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
KG-6 34 454
Desert Cove Elementary School
11020 North 28th St
Phoenix AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
KG-6 36 609
Desert Trails Elementary School
4315 East Cashman Dr
Phoenix AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
PK-6 30 483
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
19801 North 13th St
Phoenix AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
KG-6 42 577
Echo Mountain Intermediate School
1811 East Michigan 3
Phoenix AZ 85022
(602) 449-5600
4-6 25 432
Echo Mountain Primary School
1811 East Michigan Ave 3
Phoenix AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500
PK-3 39 586
Explorer Middle School
22401 North 40th St
Phoenix AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
6-8 31 796
Fireside Elementary School
3725 East Love Cactus Dr
Phoenix AZ 85050
(602) 449-4700
KG-6 37 727
Greenway Middle School
3002 East Nisbet
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
7-8 30 549
Hidden Hills Elementary School
1919 East Sharon Dr
Phoenix AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
PK-6 32 506
Indian Bend Elementary School
3633 East Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
PK-6 40 628
Larkspur Elementary School
2430 East Larkspur
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
KG-6 38 526
Mercury Mine Elementary School
9640 North 28th St
Phoenix AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
KG-6 27 553
Mountain Trail Middle School
2323 East Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
7-8 32 776
North Canyon High School
1700 East Union Hills
Phoenix AZ 85024
(602) 449-5000
9-12 91 1,962
Palomino Intermediate School
15815 North 29th St
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-2900
4-6 24 466
Palomino Primary School
15833 North 29th St
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
PK-3 44 772
Paradise Valley High School
3950 East Bell Rd
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
9-12 96 1,771
Pinnacle High School
3535 East Mayo Blvd
Phoenix AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
9-12 95 2,436
Polaris High School
15002 North 32nd St
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
9-12 8 126
Prospect School
15002 North 32nd St
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
PK-12 2 7
Pvonline
15002 North 32nd St
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 499-2097
KG-12 13 29
Quail Run Elementary School
3303 East Utopia
Phoenix AZ 85050
(602) 449-4400
KG-6 35 673
Roadrunner Elementary School
3540 East Cholla
Phoenix AZ 85028
(602) 449-2000
PK-12 22 191
Shadow Mountain High School
2902 East Shea Blvd
Phoenix AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
9-12 66 1,475
Shea Middle School
2728 East Shea Blvd
Phoenix AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
7-8 36 605
Sunset Canyon School
2727 East Siesta Ln
Phoenix AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
PK-6 29 530
Vista Verde Middle School
2826 East Grovers
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-5300
7-8 34 664
Whispering Wind School
15844 North 43rd St
Phoenix AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
KG-6 47 699
Wildfire Elementary School
3997 East Lockwood Dr
Phoenix AZ 85050
(602) 449-2000
PK-6 35 730

Teaching in Scottsdale

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Copper Canyon Elementary School
17650 North 54th St
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
PK-6 37 728
Desert Shadows Elementary School
5902 East Sweetwater
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
PK-6 30 521
Desert Shadows Middle School
5858 East Sweetwater
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
7-8 34 808
Desert Springs Elementary School
6010 East Acoma Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-7100
KG-6 29 427
Grayhawk Elementary School
7525 East Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
PK-6 36 651
Horizon High School
5601 East Greenway Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
9-12 87 2,266
Liberty Elementary School
5125 East Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
PK-6 29 561
North Ranch Elementary School
16406 North 61st Place
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-6400
KG-6 31 535
Pinnacle Peak Elementary School
7690 East Williams Dr
Scottsdale AZ 85255
(602) 449-6700
KG-6 33 635
Sandpiper Elementary School
6724 East Hearn Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-6500
KG-6 25 430
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
12990 North 75th St
Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 449-6500
KG-6 35 678
Sunrise Middle School
4960 East Acoma Dr
Scottsdale AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
7-8 30 589