Van Pool

WUSD loans a mini-van to a group of teachers that live in the Valley and drive into Wickenburg daily to teach. The district covers all fuel and maintenance costs. The group meets in Surprise and any commuting staff member may join. 

Longevity Stipends

Teachers who remain within the district will receive a stipend in addition to their salary. The amounts are as follows; 5-9 years receive $500.00. 10-14 years will receive $750.00. 15+ years will receive $1000.00.

Employee Referral Bonus

Existing employees who successfully recruit new teachers to the district for hard-to-fill teaching positions (Math, Science, Special Education, School Bus Driver) will earn $500; $250 to be paid upon hire and $250 to be paid once the new teacher signs their second contract in the spring of their first year.

50% Preschool Discount

All staff receive a 50% discount on in-district preschool tuition. Both Festival Foothills Elementary School and Hassayampa Elementary School offer preschool programs.

Professional Growth

All active teaching staff can participate in the Professional Growth Program. Educational credit hours are submitted on an annual basis and applied towards salary placement.

Saguaro Program

This program offers financial reimbursement to classified staff who enroll in and complete courses within a teacher preparation program. Each year, the district will accept applications, select three recipients, and award up to $600 each for successfully completed college credits in a teacher preparation program.

Teacher Mentorship & New Teacher Support

Our district provides a mentorship program for new and transferring teachers. This program promotes understanding and uniformity throughout curriculum, standards, assessments, classroom management, and general school information. 

301 Performance Pay

Performance Pay will be issued to teachers in a single payment in June, contingent upon the successful completion of district-established 301 indicators. Payment is dependent on the district’s receipt of funds from the state. If the legislature fails to fully fund, or only partially funds, the amounts appropriated for the salaries and benefits portion of the district’s budget, the Governing Board will reduce the total compensation due to each employee on a pro rata basis.

FREE, 24-Hour Fitness Center

WUSD staff have access to a 24-hour fitness center, located in Wickenburg. Our fitness center includes a wide variety of weight-lifting machines, ellipticals, treadmills, and technology for self-guided workouts. 

Arizona State Retirement System

The Arizona State Retirement System is a defined benefit plan available to public sector employees. For more information, please visit the Arizona State Retirement System website. 

Title I Loan Forgiveness

Hassayampa Elementary School, Vulture Peak Middle School, and Wickenburg High School are all Title I schools. Employment at a Title I school may qualify a teacher for the federal Title I Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Please contact your loan servicer for specific eligibility requirements and application details.

Grand Canyon University Cohort Tuition Discount 

GCU offers many online programs that qualify for the cohort discount. For more information, please contact Matthew Allen at matthew.allen@gcu.edu.

First Financial Supplemental Insurance

WUSD staff may enroll in supplemental coverage through American Fidelity. Offerings include:

Short Term Disability 

Long Term Disability 

Accident 

Cancer Insurance

Permanent Life 

403(b)/Roth 403(b), 457

Flexible Spending Account 

For more information, contact our American Fidelity rep: Melissa DeJarnatt  melissa.dejarnatt@americanfidelity.com