Octorara Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 100 teachers and support staff and 2,000 students that are enrolled at the 4 schools operated by Octorara Area School District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,170 | $47,640 - $98,660 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,700 | $47,450 - $96,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,140 | $45,720 - $101,590 |
| High School Teacher | $73,810 | $48,930 - $101,220 |
| PE Teacher | $54,970 | $21,600 - $87,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,450 | $49,290 - $91,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,130 | $74,290 - $141,770 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,080 | $40,460 - $99,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Octorara Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,975 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $22,465 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Octorara Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Octorara Area 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 Octorara Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 139 | 149 | 150 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 58 | 59 | 59 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 60 | 66 | 67 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 17 | 18 | 18 |
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 | 61 | 56 |
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 Octorara Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 121 | 121 | 78 |
| District Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 50 | 50 | 45 |
Octorara Area School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Octorara Area School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Oxford Area School District (6 Schools)
- Coatesville Area School District (10 Schools)
- Pequea Valley School District (4 Schools)
- Avon Grove School District (4 Schools)
- Solanco School District (7 Schools)
Octorara Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octorara Area High School 226 Highland Rd Atglen PA 19310 (610) 593-8253 |
7-12 | 75 | 1,185 |
| Octorara Elementary School 104 Highland Rd Atglen PA 19310 (610) 593-8238 |
3-4 | 22 | 369 |
| Octorara Intermediate School 221 Highland Rd Atglen PA 19310 (610) 593-4608 |
5-6 | 22 | 387 |
| Octorara Primary Learning Center School 87 Highland Rd Atglen PA 19310 (610) 593-8350 |
KG-2 | 31 | 527 |