If you are a teacher or an individual who would like to work with a school district dedicated to helping students achieve their highest potential, you'll want to check out what Florence Unified School District #1 has to offer. If you'd like to be surrounded by dedicated professionals, supportive parents, and a community who believes in helping our educational system succeed, you'll like what you find in Florence, Arizona.
Some of the benefits of becoming a part of the Florence Educational Community are:
Growing District
Our growing community means our schools enjoy new facilities and some of the latest technological resources for our students' educational growth. In July 2009, we opened a new high school that boasts a commercial quality television studio and a state-of-the-art telecommunications center. Cutting-edge science laboratories provide students with the opportunity to learn through simulation and experimentation.
Small Town/Big City Atmosphere
One of the advantages of living and working in the Florence Unified School District is the community support for its educational programs. In Florence and San Tan Valley, we share those advantages. Our parents, community members, and local businesses value the contribution our schools make to the future of its children. Whether you enjoy the small town atmosphere of Florence or the fast-growing - more metropolitan San Tan Valley, we offer the best of both worlds and are close enough to the Phoenix metropolitan amenities to have it all.
Strong Educational Programs
Our district is proud of its excellent regular education curriculum. The district also supports strong programs for special education, technology, music, art, substance abuse prevention, and interscholastic athletic programs. Our strong staff development programs help our teachers meet the ever-changing needs of our students and our curriculum reflects their educational needs for their future success. Our expectations are high, and our students and staff achieve and exceed those expectations!
As part of the FUSD 1:1 Technology Initiative, a parent/guardian has the option to enroll in FUSD’s Laptop Insurance Program. Enrollment in the program is optional and minimizes the potential repair and/or replacement costs.
AVERAGE TEACHER SALARIES (A.R.S. §15-903.E, amended by Laws 2018, Ch. 285)
Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2021 (budget year) = $54,748
Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2020 (prior year) = $51,752
Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year = $2,996
Percentage increase = 5.8%
COMMENTS ON AVERAGE SALARY CALCULATION:
The average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2019 & 2020 includes Prop 301 Base and Performance Pay.
The Governing Board approved the following definition of a teacher to clarify “who receives base compensation from Prop 301 monies and be eligible to receive a salary increase as a teacher”:
“Any person eligible to be included as a teacher on a district’s FTE count submitted with its annual financial report, whose salary was paid under Program Code 100, 200, 300, 500; and Function Code 1000 (Instruction).
Average salary of all teachers in FY 2018 = $43,993
Total percentage increase in average teacher salary since FY 2018 = 24.4%
