Special Education Specialist

Peoria Unified School District #11 2026-2027 Initial Certified Salary Placement Schedule & Dean of Instruction Governing Board Approved: April 23, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026

Certified Teaching Salary Details

• Salaries are based on 186-day contract (salary does not reflect the 3 furlough days for 2026-2027 school year).
• New hires are placed at the highest level of education completed at time of hire . An additional 1.5% will be granted for each level of education completed. In addition, new hires are given $75.00 per credit hour for educational credits completed that may fall between the levels noted in the schedule above.
• Up to 7 years of experience may be granted above the minimum rate at 1.5% per year.
• An additional 3 years of experience, at 1.5% per year, may be granted for Hard to Fill areas for a total of 10 years (6th-8th Grade Core Content Areas; 9-12 Chemistry, Engineering, Math, Physics, Nursing/Medical Assisting; All Special Education).
• Salary movement following initial placement will be available through the annual Professional Growth process and/or annual increases approved by the Governing Board.
• Classroom Site Fund dollars, as well as Instructional Improvement (Gaming), are embedded in the initial salary amounts listed above. Initial Salary DOES NOT include Performance Pay.
• $1,500 annual stipend given for a National Board-Certified Teacher Certificate.
• Up to $1,760 annual stipend given for Hard To Fill Positions.
• Performance pay is paid out in July for eligible employees who met the requirements for the previous year. These amount s vary each year based on funding. Employees could earn up to $3,500.
• 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. The Peoria Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, relig ion or age in its programs or activities. For information regarding discrimination grievance or procedur es contact the Chief Personnel Officer at 623- 486-6014. Step BA BA+15 BA+30 MA BA+45 MA+15 BA+60 MA+30 BA+75 MA+45 BA+90 MA+60 BA+105 ERN DOC MA+75 0 $52,000.00 $52,780.00 $53,571.70 $54,375.28 $55,190.90 $56,018.77 $56,859.05 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 1 $52,780.00 $53,571.70 $54,375.28 $55,190.90 $56,018.77 $56,859.05 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 2 $53,571.70 $54,375.28 $55,190.90 $56,018.77 $56,859.05 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 3 $54,375.28 $55,190.90 $56,018.77 $56,859.05 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 4 $55,190.90 $56,018.77 $56,859.05 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 $62,172.14 5 $56,018.77 $56,859.05 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 $62,172.14 $63,104.73 6 $56,859.05 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 $62,172.14 $63,104.73 $64,051.30 7 $57,711.94 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 $62,172.14 $63,104.73 $64,051.30 $65,012.07 8 $58,577.61 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 $62,172.14 $63,104.73 $64,051.30 $65,012.07 $65,987.25 9 $59,456.28 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 $62,172.14 $63,104.73 $64,051.30 $65,012.07 $65,987.25 $66,977.06 10 $60,348.12 $61,253.34 $62,172.14 $63,104.73 $64,051.30 $65,012.07 $65,987.25 $66,977.06 $67,981.71