Independence School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Independence School District manages 4 schools with more than 100 teachers and support staff. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kansas, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered 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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Kansas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kansas. 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 | $40,920 | $23,560-$61,790 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,100 | $40,990 - $77,390 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,060 | $45,920 - $72,280 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,970 | $46,400 - $73,660 |
| High School Teacher | $56,590 | $45,880 - $74,000 |
| PE Teacher | $48,980 | $19,240 - $77,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, 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 in Kansas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,920 | $23,560-$61,790 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,390 | $46,410 - $80,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Kansas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,970 | $33,340-$68,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,880 | $72,870 - $122,540 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,630 | $38,000 - $76,310 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, 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 Independence School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,006 | $10,750 |
| Administrators | $36,316 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Independence School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Independence 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 Independence School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 159 | 150 | 150 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | 21 | 21 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 42 | 44 | 42 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 74 | 83 | 85 |
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 | 22 | 22 | 26 |
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 Independence School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 68 | 68 | 74 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 15 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 36 | 36 | 37 |
Independence School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Independence School District in the list 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:
- Cherryvale School District (3 Schools)
- Neodesha School District (3 Schools)
- Coffeyville School District (3 Schools)
- Caney Valley School District (3 Schools)
- Altoona-Midway School District (2 Schools)
Independence School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elementary School 501 Spruce Independence KS 67301 (620) 332-1854 |
PK-2 | 32 | 551 |
| Independence Middle School 300 West Locust Independence KS 67301 (620) 332-1836 |
6-8 | 37 | 425 |
| Independence Sr High School 1301 North 10th Independence KS 67301 (620) 332-1815 |
KG-12 | 48 | 627 |
| Jefferson School 2101 North 13th St Independence KS 67301 (620) 332-1875 |
PK-8 | 30 | 608 |