Does Palm Springs USD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Palm Springs USD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Palm Springs USD. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Palm Springs USD?

77% of Palm Springs USD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Palm Springs USD 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Palm Springs USD?

Teacher (12) , Paraprofessional (5) , Substitute Teacher (4) , Special Education Paraprofessional (3) , Educator (2) , Special Education Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at Palm Springs USD according to real employee reviews?

"Great salary and benefits." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Palm Springs USD according to real employee reviews?

"Pay Concerns: Paraprofessionals and other support staff have expressed concerns about low pay, especially given the amount of work they are expected to do." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Palm Springs USD layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Palm Springs USD layoffs and their outlook for job security at Palm Springs USD in 2026.

Palm Springs USD reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(54 total reviews)

Sandra Lyon

74% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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Palm Springs USD has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 54 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Palm Springs USD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Bildung industry (3.7 stars).

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54 reviews

5.0

Oct 9, 2024

PSUSD is a great district to work for

Director of student services

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

We have really great staff here at the District Office. The board and superintendent are very supportive of all our educators and classified staff. While we miss Dr. Lyon, Dr. Signoret is a great addition to our district.

Cons

The heat of summer is the only downside.

4.0

Sep 16, 2024

Paraprofessional ECE

Paraprofessional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loved working with the staff

Cons

You are require to fill out lots of paperwork.

4.0

Aug 25, 2024

Supportive + Growth Oriented

Long term substitute teacher

Recommend

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Pros

Enjoyed the comprehensive Substitute training program before beginning Lots of autonomy Supportive HR and Texh Departments Pretty friendly work environment

Cons

The write-in hour sheets for compensation felt outdated and annoying for long-term, but maybe they’ve updated this system Sometimes big class sizes feel overwhelming

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PSUSD is a great district to work for

Paraprofessional ECE

Supportive + Growth Oriented

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