Poteau School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Poteau School District oversees 4 schools with more than 200 teachers. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries at Poteau School District. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Poteau School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Fort Smith region. 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 | $36,220 | $22,930-$50,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,310 | $41,340 - $65,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,580 | $39,640 - $65,640 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,060 | $40,550 - $64,300 |
| High School Teacher | $56,740 | $40,610 - $77,220 |
| PE Teacher | $43,020 | $25,250 - $66,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 are employed by Poteau School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,310 | $41,200 - $66,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $41,740 | $25,570-$63,440 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,840 | $65,330 - $102,590 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,080 | $31,110 - $84,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 Poteau School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,749 | $12,076 |
| Administrators | $11,713 | $10,204 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Poteau School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Poteau 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 Poteau School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 156 | 152 | 157 |
| Preschool Teachers | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 66 | 64 | 67 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 75 | 72 | 75 |
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 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
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 Poteau School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 90 | 90 | 82 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 16 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 42 | 45 | 43 |
Poteau School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Poteau School District oversees 4 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:
- Cameron School District (2 Schools)
- Howe School District (2 Schools)
- Panama School District (5 Schools)
- Wister School District (2 Schools)
- Heavener School District (2 Schools)
Poteau School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pansy Kidd Middle School 300 North Walters St Poteau OK 74953 (918) 647-7741 |
6-8 | 33 | 503 |
| Poteau High School 100 Pirate Ln Poteau OK 74953 (918) 647-7716 |
9-12 | 40 | 624 |
| Poteau Primary Elementary School 407 Hughes Dr Poteau OK 74953 (918) 647-7780 |
PK-2 | 47 | 757 |
| Poteau Upper Elementary School 305 Hughes Dr Poteau OK 74953 (918) 647-7760 |
3-5 | 35 | 510 |