Palmer School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 100 educators and 1,000 students enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Palmer School District. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at Palmer School District. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Palmer School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Springfield area. 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 | $41,140 | $29,640-$61,760 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $73,550 | $49,780 - $99,360 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,650 | $49,000 - $101,540 |
| Middle School Teacher | $74,940 | $47,840 - $102,060 |
| High School Teacher | $75,240 | $51,370 - $100,220 |
| PE Teacher | $54,190 | $31,640 - $79,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Springfield, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Palmer School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,140 | $29,640-$61,760 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $73,440 | $51,520 - $92,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Springfield, 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 Springfield area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,190 | $38,240-$74,820 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $111,930 | $76,820 - $156,980 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,030 | $35,340 - $93,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Springfield, 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 Palmer School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $21,771 | $23,690 |
| Administrators | $14,162 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palmer School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Palmer 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 Palmer School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 120 | 121 | 118 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 69 | 70 | 68 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 43 | 43 | 40 |
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 | 41 | 45 | 45 |
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 Palmer School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 39 | 39 | 40 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Palmer School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Palmer 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:
- Monson School District (3 Schools)
- Ware School District (3 Schools)
- Ludlow School District (5 Schools)
- Belchertown School District (5 Schools)
- Granby School District (3 Schools)
Palmer School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converse Middle School 24 Converse St Palmer MA 01069 (413) 283-8109 |
5-7 | 31 | 369 |
| Old Mill Pond School 4107 Main St Palmer MA 01069 (413) 283-4300 |
PK-4 | 47 | 596 |
| Palmer High School 4105 Main St Palmer MA 01069 (413) 283-6511 |
8-12 | 40 | 504 |