teacher

elementary school teacher

special education teacher

office assistant

kitchen team member

PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Productive and a very team oriented place to work. I learn more about being an In School Suspension Teacher. the principal worked side by side with me to improve upon our team efforts with In School Suspension. We emailed teachers first thing in the morning to request students rather than interrupt classes all day. Teachers worked with me sending assignments along with students. We all worked as a team to do whatever we had to do to keep students from getting suspended from school and we allowed each student to work their way back into the classroom. The hardest part of my job would be how many students I may have in one day sometimes thirty, but this was based on what that student did, sometime 10 would go right back to class as soon as lunch was over, another group may leave with the next thirty minutes. We all knew based on what a student did how long they would be staying in In School (e.g. fighting if student didn't start the fight required two full days of In School, eating in class, student may do two periods, talking without profanity student can go back the very next class period, fighting and the student started it will received three day home suspension, using profanity with a teacher is a requirement of two to three day suspension) all the decision is comes from the principal first and foremost. A student can't walk into In School on his/her own accord, they have to go directly to the office and the principal will decide if he/ she should be in In School. My typical day would be to see if I have any students waiting on me upon my arrival of school, sometimes they would be and they would follow me to In School classroom, hopefully they already have their assignments. I assign seats to each student and let them know this will be their assigned seating until whatever time they leave In School be it an hour or two days, some of my seats face the wall , I know each student well enough to know where to place each one. Talkers face the wall that way they can stay out of trouble and not get anyone else in trouble as well. Students who usually need help with their assignments I sit close to my desk. I have assignments in my classroom for all grades just in case they can't get to their teachers for their assignments. I usually keep in close contact with all teachers to keep up with students classroom activities, we also have library books for students to read and we have a computer for students to do online activities for their classroom assignments as well.  The most enjoyable part of this job is I offer my kids incentives to stay out of In School and this actually worked, especially for my repeat offenders as we sometimes call them. They are so happy to report that they've been good and they havent been to see me in a while , they love reporting to me how their grades are coming up and to see their smiles is worth whatever we had to go through to get them to that point.

In this district the employees are overworked and undervalued. Even though I was given a 6% raise from last I year I actually bring home less money. The students, parents and administrators do not value teachers. Each week more responsibilities are expected of teachers yet no extra time is given to accomplish the work. All my lesson planning and grading are done after hours. The majority of my continued education also has to be done on my own time. I have a Masters degree and make less than 1200 dollars a paycheck. Insurance offered at this district is very expensive. I make as much now after 6 years of college as I did when I was a 20 year old receptionist. I am currently seeking a new job in a profession where I will be valued and I will be able to earn enough to only have 1 job. My principal only values the scores on standardized tests. The few principals I have met while working for this district are unprofessional, condescending and ignorant. After working as an educator for so many years it amazes me who is allowed to run a school. The district I work for allows changes to be made to lesson plan templates arbitrarily so each school does their own thing. The expectations are never explained clearly so no one ever does it correctly. Students are not disciplined and have no respect for adults in general. Pay across the board for this district is low. It would be worth it if I felt supported and happy in my job but that is not the case. I have never met so many adults that cry at work as I have working here.

Every district surrounding PUSD starts at 40K. This is public info - look for each districts salary schedules. Glendale, Dysart, Washington, Deer Valley, to name a few. All start their teachers who have only Bachelors and no experience at least 40K. I have a masters, 3 years, and am paid 38K. Also, got my contract and no raise for next year. Got a new position in a nearby district for 47K. I could not believe it when the 2 people next to me in orientation said they were making 34K. You can not even live off of that! You are overworked and undervalued in this district. I only accepted a position here because my kids go to school in this district. After this year here not only am I done, but my kids will not be attending Peoria schools anymore. It is appalling the lack of everything here, curriculum changes, disgruntled employees, and low students. The students and parents do not value teachers. Students are not disciplined and have no respect for adults in general. The admin allow the parents to get their students out of detention and classwork. There are so many responsibilities and tons of paperwork. Benefits are not worth it and Insurance is very expensive. They also lie to you. They said they match the pension and they never have put a penny in my account. The low pay would be ok but what is going on in the schools is not ok. Very unhappy staff members who are just disgruntled and bitter and will not help you.

Promotion is nigh impossible, the workload is higher than it should be, and all of that is out the control of the individual schools. If you're an extroverted socialite with great rapport, you can go further than those who are simply content masters. You need to be able to balance insane demands from parents and the state, and "meet the needs of every child" without having the time to do any analysis or planning. But you get 6-8 weeks off in the summer, and might be able to hold a second job. Your colleagues are going to be the best part of the work, and the relationships you can develop with (some) students. But they won't sustain you or keep food on the table. If you can make it work, survive and thrive for 20+ years, you might be able to retire relatively early and then either come back for a double-dipped salary, or get your state retirement and do something else. 

So, if you want to be a teacher, it's a pretty good place. The kids are ok/good, the admin is probably average+, and the district is mediocre. 

I love teaching kids.  Where else can you act like a kid and get paid for it?  Seriously, working for the Peoria Unified School District for the past 30 years has been rewarding and challenging.  After all the years of teaching, I can't think of one time I was ever disgruntled enough to think of leaving. Okay, yes, things crop up that you wish were different. However, looking back, most can be chalked up to learning experiences. The district has protocols in place to help survive serious issues and advocate for change. The faculty, students, and parents make up a large school community that feels like family.  Even now, I really enjoy watching my grown high school students play football or perform in the high school play. I've been invited to weddings and baby showers all because of the emotional ties created at work. Great comradery, but lousy pay for the amount of work you do and things you put up with. It all comes down to why you teach. It is a profession where the rewards are intrinsic. I believe that PUSD does the best they can with what they have.

My experience at this workplace has been largely disappointing. While there are some basic aspects that function adequately, overall the environment is disorganized and management fails to provide clear guidance or support. Communication is inconsistent, leaving employees uncertain about expectations and priorities. Opportunities for growth and advancement are minimal, and professional development is rarely encouraged or facilitated. The workload can be heavy at times, yet recognition for effort is almost nonexistent. Coworker relationships are the only somewhat positive aspect, as a few colleagues try to create a sense of camaraderie despite the systemic issues. Policies and procedures often feel arbitrary and inconsistently applied, which adds unnecessary stress. Overall, this workplace does not prioritize employee well-being or foster a productive, motivating environment. I would caution prospective employees to carefully consider their options before committing to this company. Improvements in management, structure, and communication are desperately needed.

What is the best part of working at the company?
This district was very inclusive to individuals and to their curriculums. I felt they believe that the arts are just as important as core subjects. They also help you expand your certification while working for them. They base your base off your degree and experience too. The schools were flexible to make what worked best for scholars and the work environment. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There were some very challenging students, but the team of teachers worked together to best handle them.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone was kind and thoughtful. I really felt taken care of and included. I also had my space too which I loved. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
AM duty, class, lunch and planning. Drive to second school not far from school one to finish the day. Comfortable and not chaotic or too stressful. Doable, and enjoyable.

Peoria is a wonderful school district to work for. While it is one of the largest districts, it is hard to connect with disciplinary peers across the district to collaborate. 

In Peoria, there are several split-campus positions. Working in one of those positions is difficult because you have two administrations, two discipline protocols, two sets of meetings to juggle, two sets of conferences each semester to juggle, as well as never really feeling 'settled' in either campus. I most definitely learned prioritization and time management working in that position. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was the immense support all teachers offered each other, and the enormous amount of support from administration.

A typical work day included working with students in the classroom and collaborating with my co-workers in regards to setting up a positive learning environment. Each day, I learned something new in regards to how to better motivate and teach the young people that I came in contact with. The administration was positive and very supportive of my work. The most enjoyable part of my job was seeing the look on the students faces when they were successful with a given task. At times, it was hard to get the students to believe that they could accomplish their task, but over time, they would realize that I was there to help them be the best that they could be in school as well as in life.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The HR and Admin staff are helpful and wonderful to work with. Best group of people I've had the pleasure working for ! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
As a Achool Nurse there are time lines certain student health testing needs to be done and of you are short staffed it can get stressful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone I encountered on a daily basis worked well with each other and it felt like we were a Team. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
We knew what our job was and knew what had to be done and of someone needed help getting something done everyone pitched in.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 12 salaries reported	$51,133 per year
Elementary school teacher 11 salaries reported	$42,863 per year
Special education teacher 4 salaries reported	$50,500 per year
Office assistant 1 salary reported	$22.50 per hour
Kitchen team member 1 salary reported	$17.00 per hour

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