Certificated Information

Pleasanton Unified School District proudly welcomes and rewards (e.g., salary stipend) National Board Certified Teachers and encourages new candidates and existing staff to explore National Board certification.

For information on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and becoming a National Board Certified educator, please click here. 

What makes Pleasanton Unified School District a special place to work?

Pleasanton has a proud history of support for its public schools, which were established in 1867 – even before the city was incorporated. Today, Pleasanton Unified School District serves over 14,500 students in nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools and one continuation high school.

• 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 support, especially new teachers.
• The district has a reputation for excellence.
• The philosophy of education (Building on the past . . . Planning for the future) shines through.
  
  

• In-District staff development.
• On-site buddy system for new teachers.
• Opportunities to serve on curriculum development committees and participate in staff development.
• Training for leading edge technologies.

Benefits

Bargaining Unit Information

The District recognizes the Association of Pleasanton Teachers (APT) as the sole representative of all non-management employees requiring a credential. All issues related to wages, hours, and working conditions must be formally bargained before the district can implement them.

See the files below to view a copy of the certificated collective bargaining agreement (APT contract), approved salary schedule, and APT-approved Work Year Instructional Calendars.

Pleasanton Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits or provide proof of alternate health coverage (ie from spouse or other party). Certificated employees working 50% or more must purchase health benefits or provide proof of alternate health coverage. Less than half-time employees are not eligible to participate in medical health benefits. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. 

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees are not eligible to participate in dental coverage.