BSSD -- Blue Springs R-IV School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD) has over nine thousand students and 900 educators. The tables below provide teacher salaries at Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD). The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
BSSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,300 | $48,290 - $79,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,540 | $48,120 - $78,940 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,290 | $48,460 - $82,050 |
| High School Teacher | $62,830 | $48,820 - $78,940 |
| PE Teacher | $52,850 | $15,080 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for BSSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,950 | $46,400 - $79,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $62,660 | $39,590-$91,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $109,210 | $79,560 - $132,180 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $45,940 - $79,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, 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 Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,943 | $12,923 |
| Administrators | $25,140 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Blue Springs R-IV School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD). 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 Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 873 | 892 | 899 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 21 | 24 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 56 | 61 | 61 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 344 | 345 | 353 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 453 | 465 | 461 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Teaching Assistants | 258 | 260 | 266 |
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 Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 85 | 85 | 119 |
| District Administrators | 15 | - | 17 |
| School Administrators | 40 | 42 | 42 |
| Student Support Staff | 51 | 55 | 52 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Guidance Counselors | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 23 | 24 | 26 |
Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD) Schools
We have listed the 22 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Blue Springs R-IV School District (BSSD) 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:
- Grain Valley R-V School District (8 Schools)
- Lee's Summit R-7 School District (27 Schools)
- Fort Osage R-1 School District (12 Schools)
- Oak Grove R-VI School District (4 Schools)
- Independence Public School District (30 Schools)
Blue Springs R-IV School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Blue Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High School 2000 Nw Ashton Dr Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 229-3459 | 9-12 | 104 | 2,409 |
| Blue Springs South High School 1200 Se Adams Dairy Parkway Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 224-1315 | 9-12 | 92 | 2,124 |
| Brittany Hill Middle School 2701 Nw 1st St Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 224-1700 | 6-8 | 48 | 871 |
| Cordill-Mason Elementary School 4001 Sw Christiansen Rd Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 224-1370 | PK-5 | 42 | 713 |
| Daniel Young Elementary School 505 Se Shamrock Ln Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 224-1335 | PK-5 | 24 | 328 |
| Franklin Smith Elementary School 1609 Clark Rd Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 224-1375 | PK-5 | 34 | 493 |
| James Lewis Elementary School 717 Nw Park Rd Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 224-1345 | PK-5 | 33 | 474 |
| James Walker Elementary School 201 Se Sunnyside School Rd Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 224-1380 | PK-5 | 31 | 526 |
| John Nowlin Elementary School 5020 Nw Valley View Rd Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 224-1355 | PK-5 | 31 | 454 |
| Lucy Franklin Elementary School 111 Ne Roanoke Dr Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 224-1390 | PK-5 | 35 | 608 |
| Moreland Ridge Middle School 900 Sw Bishop Dr Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 224-1800 | 6-8 | 51 | 953 |
| Sunny Pointe Elementary School 3920 South R D Mize Rd Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 224-7800 | PK-5 | 33 | 532 |
| Sunny Vale Middle School 3930 South R D Mize Rd Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 224-1330 | 6-8 | 42 | 758 |
| Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School 1812 Nw Vesper Blue Springs MO 64015 (816) 224-1365 | PK-5 | 33 | 499 |
| William Bryant Elementary School 1101 Se Sunnyside School Rd Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 224-1340 | PK-5 | 23 | 397 |
Teaching in Independence
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Yates Elementary School 3600 Davidson Rd Independence MO 64055 (816) 224-1350 | PK-5 | 28 | 402 |
Teaching in Lee's Summit
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Lakes Elementary School 3701 Ne Independence Ave Lee's Summit MO 64064 (816) 525-9100 | PK-5 | 31 | 514 |
| Delta Woods Middle School 4401 Ne Lakewood Way Lee's Summit MO 64064 (816) 795-5830 | 6-8 | 46 | 730 |
| Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School 201 Ne Anderson Lee's Summit MO 64064 (816) 478-9899 | PK-5 | 36 | 597 |