About Us Facts & Figures

Employee Statistics

Employee Statistics

 

Number of Employees
Teachers 3,413
Campus Instructional Coordinators 120
Counselors 134
Librarians 66
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Hygienists 73
Attendance Personnel (student attendance monitors,social workers) 19
Superintendent’s Staff, Directors, and Central Office Administrators 62
Principals, Assistant Principals, and Administrative Assistants 190
Remaining Professionals 278
Teachers & Community Worker Assistants, Health Assistants and LVNs 978
Clerical 533
Cafeteria Employees 543
Maintenance, Custodial, and Transportation 1,053
Certified Police Officers 70
Total Employees (September 4, 2007) 7,532
Teacher Information
Teachers with Advanced Degrees 35%
Bilingual Teachers 437
Special Education Teachers 404
Occupational Education & Technology Teachers 115
Teachers’ Average Years Experience 12.5
Teachers’ Average Years with SAISD 9.9

 

 

 

Note: Due to constant changes in many of these figures, some may be rounded or approximations only.

 

 

 

Mission

To transform SAISD into a national model urban school district where every child graduates and is educated so that he or she is prepared to be a contributing member of the community.

Vision

Our primary purpose of improving lives through a quality education is driven by an unrelenting determination to graduate all of our students and prepare them for success in higher education. Our ideology is reflected in our fundamental beliefs, commitments and core values that guide us in our daily practices.

Core Values

  • Student Centered
  • High Expectations
  • Commitment
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Teamwork

Core Beliefs

  • Every student can learn and achieve at high levels.
  • We are responsible for the education and safety of every student.
  • We are responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the school system.
  • Everyone should be treated with respect.
  • People support what they help create.