Polk County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Polk County School District has over 3,000 students and 200 educators. The Polk County School District teacher and administration salary details presented below are gathered from several sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Polk County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Cleveland 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,150 | $44,920 - $63,300 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,760 | $43,750 - $62,410 |
| High School Teacher | $55,100 | $45,740 - $60,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cleveland, 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 Polk County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,870 | $44,410 - $61,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cleveland, 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 Cleveland area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,430 | $64,070 - $102,510 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,870 | $28,250 - $64,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cleveland, 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 Polk County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,482 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $11,955 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Polk County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Polk 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 Polk County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 178 | 176 | 165 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 94 | 94 | 87 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 62 | 62 | 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 | 39 | 43 | 42 |
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 Polk County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 96 | 96 | 95 |
| School Administrators | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 71 | 70 | 68 |
Polk County School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Polk County 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:
- Cleveland City Schools (8 Schools)
- Bradley County School District (18 Schools)
- Athens City Schools (5 Schools)
- McMinn County High School (9 Schools)
- Meigs County Schools (4 Schools)
Polk County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Benton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School 215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd Benton TN 37307 (423) 338-4510 |
PK-5 | 28 | 473 |
| Chilhowee Middle School 215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd Benton TN 37307 (423) 338-3102 |
6-8 | 23 | 415 |
| Polk County High School 7200 Hwy 411 North Benton TN 37307 (423) 338-4514 |
9-12 | 38 | 592 |
Teaching in Copperhill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Basin Elementary School 206 Cougar Dr Copperhill TN 37317 (423) 496-3271 |
PK-6 | 24 | 425 |
| Copper Basin High School 205 Cougar Dr Copperhill TN 37317 (423) 496-3291 |
7-12 | 26 | 350 |
Teaching in Old Fort
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Polk Elementary School 964 Old Federal Rd Old Fort TN 37362 (423) 338-4512 |
PK-5 | 22 | 378 |