Bus Assistant

Peoria Unified School District 2026-2027 Initial Classified Hourly Placement Schedule Governing Board Approved: April 23, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026 Grade Min Up to 7 years of experience given at time of hire 5 $15.15 $15.76 6 $15.49 $16.61 7 $15.59 $16.73 8 $15.76 $16.89 9 $15.97 $17.13 10 $16.24 $17.41 IA-ESS $16.50 $17.70 11 $16.51 $17.70 12 $17.41 $18.67 IA-PROGRAM $18.00 $20.00 13 $18.39 $19.71 14 $19.43 $20.83 15 $20.56 $22.04 16 $21.72 $23.30 17 $22.98 $24.64 18 $24.32 $26.07 19 $25.75 $27.60 20 $27.28 $29.24 COTA's $27.90 $29.91

• Work calendar is dependent on position.
• Classified staff members are eligible for professional growth.
• Additional salary given for degrees and specialized certificates at point of hire.
• Employees who have retired with the Arizona State Retirement System and are returning to the District will be placed on the salary schedule at a level equal to a new hire with similar experience and education or at 90% of their last salary from Peoria Unified (whichever is greater), less half of the Alternative Contribution Rate (ACR), as voted on by the Governing Board.
• KidZone employees who are trained and fill in as a Substitute Supervisor will receive an additional $1.00 per hour to the employees assigned hourly rate when filling the role as a KidZone Supervisor.