Tamaqua Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 100 teachers and instructors and two thousand students that are enrolled at the 5 schools operated by Tamaqua Area School District. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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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Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,170 | $47,640 - $98,660 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,700 | $47,450 - $96,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,140 | $45,720 - $101,590 |
| High School Teacher | $73,810 | $48,930 - $101,220 |
| PE Teacher | $54,970 | $21,600 - $87,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,450 | $49,290 - $91,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,130 | $74,290 - $141,770 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,080 | $40,460 - $99,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Tamaqua Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,393 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $12,176 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tamaqua Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tamaqua Area 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 Tamaqua Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 141 | 135 | 140 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 58 | 57 | 58 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 70 | 65 | 61 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 6 | 8 | 15 |
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 | 35 | 35 | 37 |
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 Tamaqua Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 90 | 90 | 86 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 57 | 57 | 60 |
Tamaqua Area School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Tamaqua Area 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:
- Panther Valley School District (3 Schools)
- Mahanoy Area School District (3 Schools)
- Blue Mountain School District (5 Schools)
- Hazleton Area School District (9 Schools)
- Shenandoah Valley School District (2 Schools)
Tamaqua Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in New Ringgold
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Penn Township (twp) Elementary School 185 School Dr New Ringgold PA 17960 (570) 386-5051 |
KG-5 | 16 | 254 |
Teaching in Tamaqua
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush El Sch 50 Meadow Ave Tamaqua PA 18252 (570) 668-6932 |
KG-1 | 14 | 246 |
| Tamaqua Area High School 500 Penn St Tamaqua PA 18252 (570) 668-1901 |
9-12 | 45 | 639 |
| Tamaqua Area Middle School 502 Penn St Tamaqua PA 18252 (570) 668-1210 |
6-8 | 37 | 475 |
| Tamaqua Elementary School Boyle Ave Tamaqua PA 18252 (570) 668-3306 |
2-5 | 28 | 488 |