Dowagiac Union School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Dowagiac Union School District has more than 2,000 students and 100 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Dowagiac Union School District. The data is obtained 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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Dowagiac Union School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the South Bend-Mishawaka area. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $48,960 | $37,600 - $62,230 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,940 | $37,150 - $72,370 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,690 | $40,660 - $74,900 |
| High School Teacher | $55,580 | $38,420 - $74,250 |
| PE Teacher | $49,360 | $20,770 - $62,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: South Bend-Mishawaka, 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Dowagiac Union School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $50,160 | $38,360 - $74,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: South Bend-Mishawaka, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the South Bend-Mishawaka area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,260 | $61,410 - $121,470 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $49,630 | $36,540 - $69,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: South Bend-Mishawaka, 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 Dowagiac Union School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,966 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $24,238 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dowagiac Union School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dowagiac Union 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 Dowagiac Union School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 125 | 122 | 119 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 50 | 50 | 48 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 48 | 44 | 47 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 17 | 15 | 15 |
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 | 29 | 26 | 28 |
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 Dowagiac Union School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 91 | 91 | 113 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Student Support Staff | 22 | 21 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 51 | 45 | 56 |
Dowagiac Union School District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Dowagiac Union School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Dowagiac Union School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Benton Harbor
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sister Lakes Elementary School 68079 M 152 Benton Harbor MI 49022 (269) 424-3101 |
KG-5 | 15 | 237 |
Teaching in Dowagiac
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education Center School 501 North Paul St Dowagiac MI 49047 (269) 782-4471 |
7-12 | 2 | 52 |
| Dowagiac Middle School 57072 Riverside Dr Dowagiac MI 49047 (269) 782-4440 |
6-8 | 23 | 507 |
| Justus Gage Elementary School 301 Oak St Dowagiac MI 49047 (269) 782-4460 |
PK-5 | 16 | 287 |
| Kincheloe Elementary School 25121 Gage St Dowagiac MI 49047 (269) 782-4464 |
KG-5 | 16 | 284 |
| Mckinley Elementary School 614 Spruce St Dowagiac MI 49047 (269) 782-4450 |
KG-5 | 18 | 283 |
| Union High School 701 West Prairie Ronde St Dowagiac MI 49047 (269) 782-4428 |
9-12 | 30 | 652 |