Colbert County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 200 teachers and support staff and three thousand students that are enrolled at the 9 schools operated by Colbert County School District. The tables below detail teacher salaries at Colbert County School District. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Colbert County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Florence-Muscle Shoals region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $24,850 | $17,590-$34,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,880 | $43,970 - $62,170 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,520 | $42,920 - $65,000 |
| High School Teacher | $53,760 | $45,060 - $59,790 |
| PE Teacher | $49,730 | $19,760 - $79,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Florence-Muscle Shoals, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Florence-Muscle Shoals area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $85,850 | $64,340 - $111,330 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,610 | $34,370 - $73,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Florence-Muscle Shoals, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Colbert County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,123 | $16,943 |
| Administrators | $22,059 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Colbert County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Colbert County School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Colbert County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 194 | 210 | 232 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 82 | 95 | 134 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 88 | 89 | 70 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 26 | - | 30 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Colbert County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 161 | |
| School Administrators | 11 | - | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | - | 16 |
| Other Support Staff | 125 | - | 119 |
Colbert County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Colbert County School District operates 9 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Tuscumbia City School District (7 Schools)
- Muscle Shoals City School District (7 Schools)
- Sheffield City School District (4 Schools)
- Florence City Schools (9 Schools)
- Lauderdale County Schools (13 Schools)
Colbert County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cherokee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School 1305 North Pk Cherokee AL 35616 (256) 359-6422 |
PK-6 | 26 | 350 |
| Cherokee High School 850 High School Dr Cherokee AL 35616 (256) 359-4434 |
7-12 | 39 | 304 |
Teaching in Leighton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert County High School 2200 High School St Leighton AL 35646 (256) 446-8214 |
7-12 | 44 | 488 |
| Hatton Elementary School 2130 Hatton School Rd Leighton AL 35646 (256) 446-5679 |
KG-6 | 20 | 243 |
| Leighton Elementary School 8100 Old Hwy 20 Leighton AL 35646 (256) 446-8351 |
PK-6 | 22 | 296 |
Teaching in Tuscumbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School 1551 Sunset Dr Tuscumbia AL 35674 (256) 381-6132 |
PK-6 | 31 | 442 |
| Colbert Heights High School 6825 Woodmont Dr Tuscumbia AL 35674 (256) 383-7875 |
7-12 | 39 | 477 |
| New Bethel Elementary School 900 New Bethel School Rd Tuscumbia AL 35674 (256) 383-6471 |
KG-6 | 10 | 139 |