SWISD -- Southwest Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 800 teachers and support staff and 10,000 students enrolled at the 19 schools managed by SWISD. The SWISD teacher and administration salary details provided below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SWISD Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Antonio-New Braunfels 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 | $42,640 | $22,960-$75,440 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,510 | $48,530 - $78,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,280 | $48,910 - $78,040 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,080 | $49,850 - $63,500 |
| High School Teacher | $61,580 | $49,880 - $77,690 |
| PE Teacher | $49,810 | $21,380 - $82,980 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Antonio-New Braunfels, 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 lists average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for SWISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,640 | $48,580 - $79,650 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Antonio-New Braunfels, 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, including counselors and librarians for the San Antonio-New Braunfels area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $54,240 | $33,560-$81,260 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,220 | $63,960 - $122,440 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,130 | $40,310 - $79,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Antonio-New Braunfels, 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 SWISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,732 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $5,746 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southwest Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SWISD. 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 SWISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 743 | 765 | 831 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 59 | 60 | 73 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 325 | 351 | 363 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 263 | 277 | 295 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 74 | 54 | 76 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 108 | 111 | 106 |
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 SWISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 608 | 608 | 658 |
| District Support Staff | 46 | 50 | 61 |
| School Administrators | 45 | 56 | 60 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | 46 | 62 |
| Student Support Staff | 52 | 54 | 54 |
| Other Support Staff | 385 | 396 | 414 |
| Librarians | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 9 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Other School Counselors | 26 | 27 | 28 |
SWISD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, SWISD oversees 19 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- South San Antonio Independent School District (20 Schools)
- Somerset Independent School District (ISD) (8 Schools)
- Lackland Independent School District (ISD) (2 Schools)
- Lytle Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
- Medina Valley Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
Southwest Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Atascosa
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek Elementary School 11535 Pearsall Rd Atascosa TX 78002 (210) 622-4430 |
PK-5 | 41 | 678 |
| Ronald E Mcnair Sixth Grade School 11553 Old Pearsall Rd Atascosa TX 78002 (210) 622-4480 |
6-8 | 63 | 1,121 |
Teaching in San Antonio
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Country Elementary School 2250 Pue Rd San Antonio TX 78245 (210) 645-7560 |
PK-5 | 42 | 694 |
| Bob Hope Elementary School 3022 Reforma San Antonio TX 78211 (210) 927-8180 |
PK-5 | 30 | 430 |
| Francis R Scobee Junior High School 10675 Marbach Rd San Antonio TX 78245 (210) 645-7500 |
6-8 | 57 | 968 |
| Hidden Cove Elementary School 5003 Gray Buffalo San Antonio TX 78242 (210) 623-6220 |
PK-5 | 39 | 580 |
| Indian Creek Elementary School 5830 Old Pearsall Rd San Antonio TX 78242 (210) 623-1461 |
PK-5 | 44 | 665 |
| Kriewald Rd Elementary School 10355 Kriewald Rd San Antonio TX 78245 (210) 645-7550 |
PK-5 | 37 | 562 |
| Medio Creek El 6511 Old Pearsall Rd San Antonio TX 78252 (210) 622-4950 |
PK-5 | 40 | 566 |
| New Elementary School 11303 Tilson San Antonio TX 78224 (210) 622-4999 |
PK-5 | 38 | 562 |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Junior High School 9390 South West Loop 410 San Antonio TX 78242 (210) 623-6260 |
6-8 | 62 | 952 |
| Sky Harbour Elementary School 5902 Fishers Bend San Antonio TX 78242 (210) 623-6580 |
PK-5 | 42 | 657 |
| Southwest Academy 11914 Dragon Ln San Antonio TX 78252 (210) 622-4750 |
8-12 | 17 | 219 |
| Southwest Elementary School 11914 Dragon Ln San Antonio TX 78252 (210) 622-4420 |
PK-5 | 44 | 698 |
| Southwest High School 11690 Dragon Ln San Antonio TX 78252 (210) 622-4500 |
9-12 | 189 | 3,329 |
| Sun Valley Elementary School 6803 South West Loop 410 San Antonio TX 78227 (210) 645-7570 |
PK-5 | 41 | 636 |