BASD -- Bethlehem Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 900 teachers are employed at Bethlehem Area School District (BASD). The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) school administration and teacher salary figures provided in the tables below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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BASD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton local 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 | $34,580 | $24,240-$45,760 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,780 | $47,900 - $90,480 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,730 | $49,920 - $98,660 |
| Middle School Teacher | $74,680 | $58,150 - $96,090 |
| High School Teacher | $73,290 | $49,990 - $93,900 |
| PE Teacher | $45,100 | $21,020 - $78,530 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, 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 BASD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,860 | $49,160 - $92,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,000 | $34,060-$99,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $111,650 | $80,120 - $134,610 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,360 | $43,490 - $96,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, 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 Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,730 | $21,768 |
| Administrators | $19,456 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Bethlehem Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Bethlehem Area School District (BASD). 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 Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 917 | 917 | 929 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 28 | 30 | 31 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 435 | 432 | 433 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 369 | 370 | 367 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 80 | 80 | 94 |
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 | 174 | 174 | 203 |
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 Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 709 | 709 | 628 |
| District Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 39 |
| School Administrators | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 72 | 72 | 66 |
| Other Support Staff | 557 | 557 | 482 |
| Librarians | 14 | 13 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 49 | 48 | 49 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 21 | 20 | 22 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) operates 22 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:
- Saucon Valley School District (3 Schools)
- Salisbury Township School District (4 Schools)
- Catasauqua Area School District (3 Schools)
- Allentown School District (21 Schools)
- Wilson School District (5 Schools)
Bethlehem Area School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Bethlehem
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Packer Elementary School 1650 Kenwood Dr Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 865-0660 |
KG-5 | 23 | 343 |
| Broughal Middle School 114 West Morton St Bethlehem PA 18015 (610) 866-5041 |
6-8 | 48 | 539 |
| Calypso Elementary School 1021 Calypso Ave Bethlehem PA 18018 (610) 691-0152 |
PK-5 | 19 | 239 |
| Clearview Elementary School 2121 Abington Rd Bethlehem PA 18018 (610) 868-5994 |
KG-5 | 26 | 406 |
| Donegan Elementary School 1210 East 4th St Bethlehem PA 18015 (610) 866-0031 |
PK-5 | 36 | 480 |
| East Hills Middle School 2005 Chester Rd Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 867-0541 |
6-8 | 77 | 1,090 |
| Fountain Hill Elementary School 1330 Church St Bethlehem PA 18015 (610) 865-5881 |
KG-5 | 43 | 575 |
| Freedom High School 3149 Chester Ave Bethlehem PA 18020 (610) 867-5843 |
9-12 | 105 | 1,845 |
| Governor Wolf Elementary School 1920 Butztown Rd Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 867-8191 |
KG-5 | 25 | 424 |
| Hanover Elementary School 3890 Jacksonville Rd Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 691-3210 |
KG-5 | 16 | 232 |
| James Buchanan Elementary School 1621 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 865-1766 |
KG-5 | 18 | 266 |
| Liberty High School 1115 Linden St Bethlehem PA 18018 (610) 691-7200 |
9-12 | 156 | 2,784 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 1260 Gresham St Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 866-8727 |
KG-5 | 28 | 378 |
| Marvine Elementary School 1425 Livingston St Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 865-0012 |
PK-5 | 29 | 334 |
| Miller Heights Elementary School 3605 Allen St Bethlehem PA 18020 (610) 868-6441 |
KG-5 | 28 | 431 |
| Nitschmann Middle School 909 West Union Blvd Bethlehem PA 18018 (610) 866-5781 |
6-8 | 56 | 824 |
| Northeast Middle School 1170 Fernwood St Bethlehem PA 18018 (610) 868-8581 |
6-8 | 59 | 778 |
| Spring Garden Elementary School 901 North Blvd Bethlehem PA 18017 (610) 868-6071 |
KG-5 | 37 | 539 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 404 East North St Bethlehem PA 18018 (610) 691-1776 |
KG-5 | 18 | 245 |
| William Penn Elementary School 1002 Main St Bethlehem PA 18018 (610) 694-0116 |
KG-5 | 17 | 243 |
Teaching in Easton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmersville Elementary School 7036 Wm Penn Hwy Easton PA 18045 (610) 868-0471 |
KG-5 | 30 | 502 |
Teaching in Freemansburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemansburg Elementary School 501 Monroe St Freemansburg PA 18017 (610) 866-6681 |
KG-5 | 29 | 403 |