VCS -- Valparaiso Community Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 300 educators and 6,000 students that are enrolled at the 12 schools managed by VCS. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Indiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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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Indiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Indiana. 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 | $53,340 | $38,950 - $69,850 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,200 | $38,320 - $75,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,330 | $40,300 - $80,050 |
| High School Teacher | $58,690 | $40,020 - $78,770 |
| PE Teacher | $50,850 | $21,530 - $71,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, 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 Indiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,410 | $39,570 - $80,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Indiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,030 | $62,390 - $127,910 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $36,330 - $74,860 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, 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 VCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $30,619 | $23,148 |
| Administrators | $22,911 | $17,523 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Valparaiso Community Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by VCS. 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 VCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 339 | 320 | 322 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 23 | 24 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 213 | 144 | 143 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 106 | 153 | 155 |
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 | 90 | 62 | 33 |
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 VCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 265 | 265 | 277 |
| School Administrators | 17 | 15 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 41 | 30 | 28 |
| Student Support Staff | 42 | 46 | 65 |
| Other Support Staff | 194 | 169 | 159 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 10 | 11 |
VCS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, VCS operates 12 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:
- Portage Township Schools (11 Schools)
- Union Township School Corporation District (4 Schools)
- Duneland School Corporation District (9 Schools)
- Porter Township School Corporation District (4 Schools)
- New Durham Township (m S D) School District (2 Schools)
Valparaiso Community Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School 605 Campbell Valparaiso IN 46385 (219) 531-3020 |
6-8 | 48 | 867 |
| Central Elementary School 305 Franklin St Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3030 |
KG-5 | 20 | 378 |
| Cooks Corners Elementary School 358 Bullseye Lake Rd Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3040 |
KG-5 | 14 | 250 |
| Flint Lake Elementary School 4106 North Calumet Ave Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3160 |
KG-5 | 26 | 543 |
| Hayes Leonard Elementary School 653 Hayes Leonard Rd Valparaiso IN 46385 (219) 531-3060 |
KG-5 | 17 | 360 |
| Memorial Elementary School 1052 Park Ave Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3090 |
KG-5 | 16 | 306 |
| Northview Elementary School 257 Northview Dr Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3100 |
KG-5 | 15 | 305 |
| Parkview Elementary School 1405 Wood St Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3110 |
KG-5 | 15 | 266 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 1700 Roosevelt Rd Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3130 |
KG-5 | 16 | 307 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School 1600 Roosevelt Rd Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 531-3140 |
6-8 | 40 | 716 |
| Valparaiso High School 2727 North Campbell St Valparaiso IN 46385 (219) 531-3070 |
9-12 | 95 | 2,105 |