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Our focus is to challenge elementary and middle school students and prepare them for high school, college, and life beyond. If you share our vision, we invite you join us.
At Self Development Academy, we strive to create a better future one student at a time. Our integrated and accelerated approach encourages students to try new concepts, explore their abilities, and learn that great achievements are possible with great effort.
“The support of the staff, administration, and parents allows me to feel like I am part of a team. As a teacher of Self Development Academy my knowledge has grown. I value the education that is provided to our students.”
– AnnMarie
“For the 9 years I have taught at Self Development Academy, I’ve become part of not just a great organization but a family. I’ve grown as a teacher by taking part in the Self Development Academy philosophies and expectations.”
– Katie
“Everyone is so positive and understanding. They really want each person to do their best and set high expectations for each teacher. I have been lucky to be at this amazing school and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this school.”
– Loni
We spare no expense to provide students with a nurturing and enriching environment in which they can grow, and that extends to our faculty and staff who are critical in helping us develop the next generator leaders, thinkers and changers.
We also provide very competitive salaries, that reward our teachers for the instrumental role they play in developing young people and helping to shape the future.
Self Development Academy is one of the top-rated public charter elementary schools in Arizona and is consistently among the top-rated charter schools in the country.
New staff members are assigned mentor teachers to provide support and guidance.
Teachers are provided with curriculum, assessments, and pacing guides, allowing them to focus on creatively ensuring achievement.
Administrators also teach in the classroom and understand the challenges of teaching and what teachers need to be successful.
Self Development Academy nurtures, encourages, and supports teachers’ growth and professional development.
Employer: Self Development Academy
Position Location: Mesa, Arizona
Position: Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Employer: Self Development Academy
Position Location: Phoenix and Mesa
Employer: Self Development Academy
Position Location: Phoenix and Mesa
Employer: Self Development Academy
Position Location: Phoenix and Mesa
Employer: Self Development Academy
Position Location: Phoenix and Mesa
We teach a grade higher than most Arizona schools, but our curriculum is much more than that. We focus on developing strong foundations and opening the door to unlimited futures.
AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY (A.R.S. §15-189.05), as added by Laws 2018, Ch. 285, §3
Self Development Charter School dba Self Development Academy-Mesa
1. Average salary of all teachers employed in budget year 2024 $ 57,157
2. Average salary of all teachers employed in prior year 2023 $ 53,961
3. Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year 2023 $ 3,196
4. Percentage increase 5.9%
Self Development Online Academy
1. Average salary of all teachers employed in budget year 2024 $ 57,157
2. Average salary of all teachers employed in prior year 2023 $ 53,961
3. Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year 2023 $ 3,196
4. Percentage increase 5.9%
Self Development Academy-Phoenix
1. Average salary of all teachers employed in budget year 2024 $ 57,576
2. Average salary of all teachers employed in prior year 2023 $ 51,100
3. Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year 2023 $ 6,476
4. Percentage increase 12.7%
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