Okeechobee County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 400 educators and 6,000 students enrolled at the 15 schools operated by Okeechobee County School District. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of Florida, due to more localized data not being available. 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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Florida Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Florida. 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 | $30,990 | $22,480-$41,680 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,990 | $43,950 - $79,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,240 | $45,660 - $78,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,700 | $45,440 - $79,540 |
| High School Teacher | $63,470 | $47,600 - $82,530 |
| PE Teacher | $64,780 | $25,390 - $107,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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 in Florida.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $30,990 | $22,480-$41,680 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,780 | $43,970 - $78,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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 state of Florida below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,330 | $30,660-$77,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,390 | $59,660 - $124,870 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,290 | $35,730 - $79,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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 Okeechobee County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,823 | $13,859 |
| Administrators | $9,907 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Okeechobee County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 416 | 415 | 402 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 33 | 29 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 165 | 166 | 167 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 144 | 143 | 144 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 71 | 69 | 60 |
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 | 111 | 74 | 67 |
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 Okeechobee County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 354 | 354 | 341 |
| District Support Staff | 30 | 32 | 28 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 23 | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 47 | 45 | 41 |
| Student Support Staff | 33 | 40 | 36 |
| Other Support Staff | 235 | 205 | 204 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Okeechobee County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Okeechobee County School District operates 15 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- St. Lucie County Public Schools (52 Schools)
- Glades County School District (11 Schools)
- Martin County School District (38 Schools)
- Indian River County School District (29 Schools)
- Highlands County School District (23 Schools)
Okeechobee County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 610 Sw 5th Ave Okeechobee FL 34974 (863) 462-5077 |
PK-4 | 36 | 593 |
| Everglades Elementary School 3725 Se 8th St Okeechobee FL 34974 (863) 462-5108 |
KG-5 | 44 | 652 |
| New Endeavor High School 1000 Nw 34th St Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 462-5125 |
4-12 | 7 | 65 |
| North Elementary School 3000 Nw 10th Ter Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 462-5100 |
KG-5 | 38 | 596 |
| Okeechobee Freshman Campus School 610 Sw 2nd Ave Okeechobee FL 34974 (863) 462-5288 |
9-9 | 23 | 466 |
| Okeechobee High School 2800 Us Hwy 441 North Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 462-5025 |
9-12 | 67 | 1,241 |
| Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House School 800 Ne 72nd Circlen Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 357-0047 |
7-12 | 1 | 33 |
| Okeechobee Juvenile Justice Vision Quest-Level 6 School 1117 Ne 39th Blvd Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 824-6114 |
6-12 | 2 | 18 |
| Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-Level 10 School 5050 Ne 168th St Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 357-9922 |
7-12 | 8 | 61 |
| Osceola Middle School 825 Sw 28th St Okeechobee FL 34974 (863) 462-5070 |
5-8 | 52 | 871 |
| Seminole Elementary School 2690 Nw 42nd Ave Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 462-5116 |
KG-6 | 41 | 640 |
| South Elementary School 2468 Sw 7th Ave Okeechobee FL 34974 (863) 462-5087 |
PK-5 | 30 | 461 |
| Yearling Middle School 925 Nw 23rd Ln Okeechobee FL 34972 (863) 462-5056 |
6-8 | 45 | 697 |