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Pleasanton Unified School District Human Resources Division Our Students Will Make a Better World
As a district, we strive to build a society free of hatred, bigotry, and racism. (Equity & Diversity Resolution)
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CSBA’s GOLDEN BELL AWARDS
About Our District Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) is a destination school district located in the Bay Area, 40 miles southeast of San Francisco. PUSD believes every student will be a resourceful, resilient, responsible, and engaged world citizen. Vital to bringing this vision to reality is a systemic focus and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that is imperative to ensuring all students feel included in the learning community. Every year the U.S. Department of Education celebrates great American schools for academic excellence with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognition. We are incredibly proud of our staff’s hard work, consistency, and dedication, which has resulted in 9 PUSD schools earning the National Blue Ribbon Recognition over the past fifteen years. It affirms their work in creating safe, welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.
PUSD Organizational Goal #4 Promote a professional culture that leverages collaboration and interest-based problem solving in order to recruit, develop and retain a culturally responsive and highly qualified workforce
96% graduation rate
#17 public school district in CA public school district in the Bay Area
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Top district in Alameda County: Elementary, Middle, & High Schools 2023 #1
Niche.com rates PUSD a destination school district
PUSD believes every student will be a resourceful, resilient, responsible, and engaged world citizen.
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3 of TOP 10 California Middle Schools
Our Schools and Programs for Students Our mission is to ensure every student experiences success through access to high-quality, personalized learning opportunities so they are inspired and well-prepared to make a better world. We can only achieve this by hiring the best educators. PUSD offers a variety of programs to meet our students’ needs, including the Pleasanton Virtual Academy (PVA). At every school site the district provides vice principals, counselors, designated substitutes, technology and library support, as well as district wide social workers and parent liaisons. Our award-winning schools result from the excellent and unique programs offered at PUSD. Student Support Services The Student Support Services Division leads efforts to provide a safe, supportive learning environment for all students and staff. This division provides specialized academic instruction, behavioral intervention, mental health support, and special education services to students with exceptional needs to fully engage them in high-quality learning in all school and district programs.
7 of TOP 12 SF Bay Area Elementaries
Both Comprehensive High Schools in TOP 500 out of 26,000 U.S. public high schools
Dual Language Immersion Program PUSD’s Dual Language Immersion program offers instruction in English and Spanish to provide mastery of academic Common Core State Standards and cultural proficiency for all participating students. This program is held at Valley View Elementary and feeds to Pleasanton Middle School.
# of PUSD Schools:
3 Preschools 9 Elementary Schools
3 Middle Schools
2 Comprehensive High Schools
1 Continuation High School
1 Virtual Academy
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Career Technical Education Pathways Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways allow students to experience real world, hands-on learning through a multiyear sequence of courses and provide students with a pathway to post- secondary education and careers. CTE classes are organized in 10 industry sectors including:
Education, Child Development, & Family Services
Arts, Media, & Entertainment
Pleasanton Virtual Academy The Pleasanton Virtual Academy (PVA) is a WASC accredited school that allows students to learn from home, in-person and online,with support provided by the District’s world class educators. This option provides excellent PUSD support for students who seek an alternative to daily, in- person attendance. Middle College High School Middle College High School is an optional education collaboration between the Tri-Valley ROP and Las Positas College, providing a supportive, academically rigorous environment for students seeking a non-traditional collegiate pathway. Middle College High School gives students an opportunity to achieve high school and college academic success, while exploring vocational and career aspirations.
Transportation
Energy, Environment, & Utilities Academy
CTE
Information & Communication Technologies
Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation
Health Science & Medical Technology
Public Services
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Engineering & Architecture
Tri-Valley Regional Occupation Program Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program (ROP) offers career-technical classes to high school juniors and seniors designed to expose students to the 10 CTE industry sectors. Project Lead the Way Project Lead the Way (PLTW) offers pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science where students learn technical skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Some PLTW courses are articulated with the Tri-Valley ROP, allowing students to earn dual credit for high school and college courses.
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Unique Opportunities for PUSD High School Students
Work Experience Education Work Experience Education (WEE) is a work-based learning course of study that offers internships and employment combined with instruction in critical workplace skills. Students earn credit toward graduation while participating in Work Experience Education. WEE helps students to choose a career path, prepare for college and career success, and develop ready-to-work interview skills. Pleasanton Adult Career Education Pleasanton Adult and Career Education (PACE) provides adult students opportunities to acquire basic skills necessary to function in society, so that they can benefit from the completion of secondary school, enhanced family life, citizenship attainment, and participation in job training programs. PUSD Recognitions ● California Gold Ribbon Schools Award ● National School of Character Award ● We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Tournament—Winners ● College Board Computer Science Female Diversity Award ● Sandia Regional ScienceBowl Winner
Nationally recognized MUSIC Programs by the California Music Educators Association
80+ student clubs and student interest-based organizations at each high school
“We the People” Competition Civics Program (2023 National Champions)
DECA, Inc. for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs
26 highly competitive Athletics teams
Local Leaders of the 21st Century, Go Green Initiative (CSBA Golden Bell Awardee) Student Inter- S chool
Action Council (SIAC) to promote student agency and student voice
27 Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings and 12 UC-weighted Honors level courses
Award winning programs: Robotics, Mock Trial, Speech/Debate, Journalism, Science Olympiad, among many others!
9 Blue Ribbon Schools in past 15 years
CSBA’s GOLDEN BELL AWARDS
Golden Bell Statewide Distinction for the Girls Who Code Program Golden Bell Statewide Distinction for the Local Leaders of the 21st Century Golden Bell Statewide
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9 California Distinguished Schools in past 5 years
Distinction for the Mariachi Program
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Benefits for Staff What professional growth opportunities are available in PUSD? ● In-District staff development—3 full days per year ● Teachers are supported for up to an additional 18 hours of compensated professional development through the PUSD SDR (Staff Development Reform) project ● Dedicated collaboration time for ongoing professional development ● On-site peer mentoring system for new teachers ● Opportunities to serve on curriculum develop- ment committees ● Training in leading edge technologies ● Aspiring Administrators’ Academy
Pleasanton Unified School District vs. Alameda Count y Average Teacher Salary at Step 1
$100,000
$87,496
$83,889
$82,511
$82,511
$75,000
$75,768
$72,018
$71,579
$70,385
$50,000
$25,000
$0
BA+30
BA+45
BA+60
BA+75
Alameda County Average (Source: online School District Salary Schedules)
Pleasanton 2024-2025
What are the benefits for educators in PUSD?
Up to 15 years of Service Credit School Services of California Longevity Study reveals high lifetime earnings benefit in PUSD Choice of in-district credit or compensation for Professional Development
Stipends for: Advanced degrees, National Board Certification, Special Education Specialists
Highly competitive salary – highest starting total compensation in Alameda County
Prep periods for: Secondary Special Education Specialists and Elementary Science, PE, and Music
Full single Medical coverage for Kaiser ( $ 12,256 annually), with access to Vision and Dental
Employee Leaves program embedded in the contract
Employee Assistance Program
Robust support from Community and Boosters groups
Additional Supports: Intervention Specialists for students and Integration Specialists for staff
PUSD Benefits Hub: Open Enrollment, Medical Plans, Wellness Resources, Mental Health Support, and Saving Perks
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Opportunities and Support for Our Staff PUSD Wellness Teaching can sometimes be challenging, and to ensure staff are able to provide our students with the best education possible, PUSD supports the physical, mental, and social wellness of our educators through partnerships with Care Solace, as well as leading and curating resources on the PUSD Wellness Site. Human Resources Academies and Professional Development PUSD strives to deliver the best customer service to all our employees. We are focused on retention, leadership development, and employee assistance by providing our certificated and classified staff opportunities to succeed in their current roles and to advance within the organization. Pleasanton New Teacher Project Thanks to a world-class Pleasanton Teacher Induction Program (PNTP), over 90% of educators who start in Pleasanton stay in Pleasanton . Led by the Induction Coordinator, Induction Coaches assist and support teachers new to PUSD. The PNTP is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and offers a two- year comprehensive professional growth and development pathway for teaching candidates, leading to a clear teaching credential in general and special education. Administrator Academy PUSD offers a yearlong academy for administrators with eight sessions focused on the non-academic aspects of site administration, including building community, connections, and support; collective bargaining agreement; finance; hiring; evaluation; discipline; investigations; and meeting facilitation. Classified Academy To provide classified staff opportunities for professional growth that allow them to leverage new skills into positions of interest, PUSD offers training through our Adult Education Department in the following employment classifications: Paraprofessionals, Custodians, Grounds staff, and Clerical staff.
Classified Grant Program The PUSD Classified- to-Teacher (C2T) program supports classified employees interested in obtaining a teaching credential or a Bachelor’s Degree to help address the need for STEM, Special Education, Science, Math, and Spanish/Dual Immersion teachers. Benefits of the grant include credential advising and financial assistance to be used for degree and credentialing expenses. Substitute Training PUSD welcomes community members to become authorized substitutes and join our instructional team as guest teachers. We offer paid training to provide the basics needed for a substitute to be successful with students in the classroom which covers the following topics: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Classroom Management, Helpful Tools and Tips, and Technology training. Why do teachers prefer PUSD? When asked why they chose to teach in Pleasanton, our newly hired teachers responded: The district is known as being student-centered. Parents and community members support local schools. Schools are equipped with the latest technology. Teachers are well compensated here. The district takes a team approach to problem solving. Job satisfaction can be found where people are committed to what they do. Teachers receive robust support, especially new teachers. The district has a reputation for excellence.
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Community Support PUSD staff receive robust support from highly engaged Pleasanton community groups and actively involved parent and guardian associations.
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Foundation PPIE supports all Pleasanton schools to ensure students receive a high quality education in an equitable manner. Over the past 30 years, PPIE has funded teacher and student grants for innovative projects, targeted technology, district-wide wellness support, and critical staff, including librarians, school site IT specialists, counselors, instructional coaches, and supplemental teachers for class size reduction
Parent and Guardian Associations Nearly 20 parent/guardian and community organizations work with PUSD schools, including school PTAs, the Pleasanton PTA Council, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, the Special Needs Committee, the African American Family Network, Mariachi Families, among others.
PTAs raise over $1,000,000 annually for PUSD Schools
13,000+ students $ $1 million in grants for STEAM 15 Schools RAISED OVER $8 million IN SUPPORT OF STAFFING AND PROGRAMMING FOR PUSD
Over $ 2.5 million raised annually for Athletics and Music programs by Boosters and family contributions
Over 6,500 volunteers participate in PUSD Parent/Guardian Associations
Bond Measures $665 million raised
Measure I: $395 million
Measure I1: $270 million
Contact our Human Resources division to join PUSD’s outstanding educational community and help lead the minds of the future!
PUSD Superintendent Dr. David Haglund PUSD Board of Trustees Mary Jo Carreon, President Justin Brown, Vice President Steve Maher, Trustee Kelly Mokashi, Trustee Laurie Walker, Trustee Valentina Avalos, Student Trustee
PUSD Human Resources Team Nimarta Grewal, Assistant Superintendent Toni Stone, Director April Wong, Director Lauren Reilly, Administrative Assistant Julie Twisselmann, Coordinator of Induction
Pleasanton Unified School District 4665 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 | (925) 462-5500 | www.pleasantonusd.net |
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