Russell County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 200 teachers and support staff and 4,000 students enrolled at the 9 schools managed by Russell County School District. The Russell County School District teacher and administration salary details presented in the following tables are obtained from several government agencies as listed 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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Russell County School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbus local 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 | $60,590 | $39,260 - $77,730 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,200 | $43,440 - $76,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,400 | $38,170 - $74,730 |
| High School Teacher | $62,330 | $40,520 - $99,260 |
| PE Teacher | $44,030 | $19,510 - $74,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Russell County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,970 | $36,420 - $79,310 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Columbus area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $91,790 | $63,960 - $119,650 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,570 | $31,330 - $79,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, 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 Russell County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,924 | $16,943 |
| Administrators | $8,211 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Russell County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Russell 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 Russell County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 199 | 221 | 203 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 92 | 108 | 124 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 85 | 91 | 57 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 24 | - | 27 |
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 Russell County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 173 | |
| School Administrators | 10 | - | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | - | 17 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | - | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 119 | - | 112 |
Russell County School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Russell County 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:
- Phenix City School District (12 Schools)
- Lee County Schools (Alabama) (14 Schools)
- Opelika City Schools (9 Schools)
- Alaska Bible College (9 Schools)
- Auburn City Schools (11 Schools)
Russell County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Fort Mitchell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive Elementary School 456 State Hwy 165 Fort Mitchell AL 36856 (334) 855-4517 |
3-6 | 20 | 464 |
Teaching in Ft Mitchell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Olive Primary Sch 454 State Hwy 165 Ft Mitchell AL 36856 (334) 855-0514 |
KG-2 | 19 | 360 |
Teaching in Opelika
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Elementary School 4914 Us Hwy 80 West Opelika AL 36804 (334) 298-0131 |
KG-6 | 13 | 193 |
Teaching in Phenix City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia Elementary School 9 Woodland Dr Phenix City AL 36869 (334) 297-7313 |
PK-6 | 31 | 531 |
Teaching in Seale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Elementary School 77 Longview St Seale AL 36875 (334) 855-3225 |
KG-6 | 31 | 452 |
| Russell County High School 4699 Old Seale Hwy Seale AL 36875 (334) 855-4378 |
9-12 | 57 | 1,027 |
| Russell County Middle School 4716 Old Seale Hwy Seale AL 36875 (334) 855-4453 |
7-8 | 32 | 568 |