Paola USD 368 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 teachers and support staff and 2,000 students that are enrolled at the 4 schools managed by Paola USD 368 School District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries at Paola USD 368 School District. The data is sourced from 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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Paola USD 368 Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City 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 | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,570 | $44,390 - $74,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,720 | $40,150 - $77,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,220 | $44,290 - $77,430 |
| High School Teacher | $59,650 | $40,450 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $48,340 | $19,250 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 are employed by Paola USD 368 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,330 | $41,650 - $78,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 for the Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,730 | $37,110-$68,360 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,650 | $66,440 - $132,120 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,650 | $36,710 - $77,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 Paola USD 368 School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $6,875 | $10,751 |
| Administrators | $10,263 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Paola USD 368 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Paola USD 368 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 Paola USD 368 School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 155 | 156 | 168 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 37 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 43 | 42 | 43 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 75 | 75 | 89 |
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 | 237 | 237 | 255 |
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 Paola USD 368 School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 76 | 76 | 88 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 28 | 10 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 36 | 36 | 39 |
Paola USD 368 School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Paola USD 368 School District has 4 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:
- Osawatomie School District (4 Schools)
- Spring Hill School District (8 Schools)
- Louisburg School District (5 Schools)
- Wellsville School District (3 Schools)
- Prairie View School District (5 Schools)
Paola USD 368 School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary School 709 North Hedge Ln Paola KS 66071 (913) 294-8050 |
PK-2 | 29 | 456 |
| Paola High School 401 North Angela Paola KS 66071 (913) 294-8010 |
9-12 | 45 | 607 |
| Paola Middle School 405 Hospital Dr Paola KS 66071 (913) 294-8030 |
6-8 | 31 | 453 |
| Sunflower Elementary School 1401 East 303rd St Paola KS 66071 (913) 294-8040 |
3-5 | 30 | 444 |