Gilmer County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 300 educators and 4,000 students that are enrolled at the 7 schools managed by Gilmer County School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data is 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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Georgia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Georgia. 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 | $38,300 | $22,940-$60,760 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,310 | $44,510 - $80,120 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $47,110 - $80,890 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,470 | $46,300 - $97,400 |
| High School Teacher | $67,520 | $45,760 - $88,380 |
| PE Teacher | $53,610 | $20,470 - $88,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Georgia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,300 | $22,940-$60,760 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $67,570 | $46,500 - $95,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Georgia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $61,660 | $36,130-$98,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $98,970 | $75,450 - $128,070 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,910 | $36,940 - $96,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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 Gilmer County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,663 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $15,690 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Gilmer County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Gilmer 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 Gilmer County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 274 | 277 | 278 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 26 | 27 | 30 |
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 | 78 | 78 | 73 |
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 Gilmer County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 180 | 180 | 183 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 121 | 118 | 124 |
Gilmer County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Gilmer County School District operates 7 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:
- Pickens County School District (7 Schools)
- Fannin County School District (5 Schools)
- Murray County School District (11 Schools)
- Gordon County School District (11 Schools)
- Whitfield County School District (22 Schools)
Gilmer County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellijay Elementary School 32 Mccutchen St Ellijay GA 30540 (706) 276-5020 |
2-4 | 44 | 662 |
| Ellijay Primary School 196 Mccutchen St Ellijay GA 30540 (706) 276-5010 |
PK-1 | 42 | 654 |
| Gilmer High School 408 Bobcat Trl Ellijay GA 30540 (706) 276-5080 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,233 |
| Gilmer Middle School 1860 South Main St Ellijay GA 30540 (706) 276-5030 |
5-6 | 37 | 583 |
| Mountain View Elementary School 350 Calvin Jackson Dr Ellijay GA 30540 (706) 276-5100 |
KG-4 | 34 | 499 |
| New Middle School 1020 Clear Creek Rd Ellijay GA 30536 (706) 276-5150 |
7-8 | 40 | 672 |