Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District has over 800 students and 70 teachers and support staff. The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District administration and teacher salary information displayed below are obtained from several sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy and surrounding areas. 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 | $74,410 | $48,050 - $104,380 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,170 | $51,510 - $104,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $82,580 | $60,870 - $105,380 |
| High School Teacher | $82,930 | $57,560 - $104,120 |
| PE Teacher | $70,480 | $34,990 - $105,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $78,830 | $59,790 - $106,820 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $122,490 | $82,340 - $164,570 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,190 | $46,740 - $101,860 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $50,737 | $40,915 |
| Administrators | $44,167 | $36,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central 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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 70 | 68 | 67 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | 29 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 39 | 35 | 35 |
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 | 27 | 26 | 18 |
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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 65 | 65 | 63 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 26 | 42 | 42 |
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District has 2 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:
- Duanesburg Central School District (3 Schools)
- Schoharie Central School District (2 Schools)
- Voorheesville Central School District (3 Schools)
- Middleburgh Central School District (3 Schools)
- Guilderland Central School District (7 Schools)
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School 1738 Helderberg Trail Berne NY 12023 (518) 872-2030 | PK-6 | 31 | 427 |
| Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-High School 1738 Helderberg Trail Berne NY 12023 (518) 872-1482 | 7-12 | 34 | 428 |