Highlands School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers and instructors are employed at Highlands School District. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at Highlands School District. The data has been obtained through 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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Highlands School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. 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 | $31,940 | $22,400-$40,250 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,010 | $50,270 - $97,150 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,430 | $48,510 - $99,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,000 | $48,810 - $100,770 |
| High School Teacher | $82,630 | $50,910 - $131,290 |
| PE Teacher | $57,140 | $21,750 - $94,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 lists average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Highlands School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,940 | $22,400-$40,250 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,190 | $49,290 - $82,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Pittsburgh, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Pittsburgh area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,850 | $37,420-$59,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,790 | $72,780 - $130,880 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,390 | $40,200 - $104,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 Highlands School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,557 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $15,429 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Highlands School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Highlands 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 Highlands School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 205 | 199 | 184 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 93 | 90 | 83 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 84 | 80 | 76 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 16 | 17 | 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 | 48 | 48 | 54 |
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 Highlands School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 123 | 123 | 91 |
| Other Support Staff | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Highlands School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Highlands School District manages 5 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:
- Burrell School District (4 Schools)
- New Kensington-Arnold School District (6 Schools)
- Freeport Area School District (5 Schools)
- Leechburg Area School District (2 Schools)
- Deer Lakes School District (4 Schools)
Highlands School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Brackenridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Elementary School 1060 Atlantic Ave Brackenridge PA 15014 (724) 224-5880 |
KG-2 | 17 | 285 |
Teaching in Natrona Heights
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn Elementary School 5591 Ridge Rd Natrona Heights PA 15065 (724) 224-4844 |
PK-2 | 20 | 283 |
| Highlands High School 1500 Pacific Ave Natrona Heights PA 15065 (724) 226-1000 |
7-12 | 50 | 768 |
| Highlands Middle School 1350 Broadview Blvd Natrona Heights PA 15065 (724) 226-0600 |
6-8 | 47 | 551 |
Teaching in Tarentum
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elementary School 101 East 9th Ave Tarentum PA 15084 (724) 224-0300 |
3-5 | 49 | 613 |