Dekalb County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Dekalb County School District has an estimated three thousand students and 200 educators. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,100 | $40,180 - $63,050 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,030 | $40,260 - $65,960 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,380 | $41,800 - $63,680 |
| High School Teacher | $55,920 | $45,360 - $73,100 |
| PE Teacher | $51,130 | $21,140 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,940 | $21,800-$51,010 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,900 | $45,710 - $73,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,490 | $40,990-$95,490 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,560 | $62,760 - $107,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,130 | $36,020 - $76,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Tennessee, 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 Dekalb County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,142 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $9,208 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dekalb County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dekalb 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 Dekalb County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 205 | 208 | 210 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 120 | 122 | 124 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 58 | 59 | 60 |
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 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 61 | 57 | 58 |
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 Dekalb County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 137 | 137 | 137 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Librarians | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Dekalb County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Dekalb County School District operates 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Cannon County School District (7 Schools)
- White County School District (9 Schools)
- Smith County School District (10 Schools)
- Warren County School District (11 Schools)
- Putnam County School System (21 Schools)
Dekalb County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Liberty
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb West Elementary School 101 Bulldog La Liberty TN 37059 (615) 536-5350 |
PK-8 | 29 | 402 |
Teaching in Smithville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb County High School 1130 West Broad St Smithville TN 37166 (615) 597-4094 |
9-12 | 52 | 817 |
| Middle School 1132 West Broad St Smithville TN 37166 (615) 597-7987 |
6-8 | 34 | 573 |
| Northside Elementary School 400 North Congress Bl Smithville TN 37166 (615) 597-1575 |
2-5 | 43 | 574 |
| Smithville Elementary School 221 East Bryant St Smithville TN 37166 (615) 597-4415 |
PK-2 | 47 | 623 |