Facts About Our District

Mentoring and coaching support
Continued site and District professional development/partnership with Tulare County Office of Education
Strong Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for all grade levels and departments
No teacher layoffs in over a decade
District-paid teacher induction program
$1,500 stipend for ALL new teachers

Dinuba Unified is committed to maintaining lower class sizes as outlined in our collective bargaining agreements
TK: 20 students
Kindergarten: 24 students, Grades 1–3: 24 students, Grades 4–6: 30 students, Grades 7–12: 32 students
Every elementary school has a dedicated School Counselor to support students' academic, social, and emotional development
Instructional Assistants provide additional classroom support to help meet student needs
Specialized support staff assist students with IEPs, behavioral needs, and other individualized supports

Median DUSD teacher salary: $106,744.00
Built-in annual raises tied to experience and continued education up to year 18
Work Year: 185 days compared to some local districts with 186-188 work days
Negotiated raises for teachers since 2020 total: 26.625%
2025-26 Change: 2.5% raise (retroactive to July 1, 2025)
District contribution for health insurance to $16,777.80 (2025-26)
$500 annual classroom materials stipend for start-up & SpEd stipend of $3,000

Teacher Support: strong districtwide MTSS provide
- Consistent expectations
- Tiered supports
- Proactive interventions that reduce disruptions, improve safety, and maximize instructional time
Safety & Student Support:
- Dedicated Safety and Security Coordinator, SROs, Campus Safety Staff
- Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, and Behavior Specialists

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