CCPS -- Catoosa County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 700 teachers and instructors and 10,000 students enrolled at the 16 schools operated by Catoosa County School District. The Catoosa County School District teacher salary information presented below are taken from several government sources as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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CCPS Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Chattanooga 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 | $32,650 | $22,640-$47,920 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,520 | $37,580 - $68,900 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,870 | $39,880 - $70,830 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,850 | $44,720 - $70,820 |
| High School Teacher | $55,950 | $44,840 - $74,460 |
| PE Teacher | $48,250 | $21,250 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chattanooga, 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 CCPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,480 | $37,070 - $73,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $91,110 | $61,790 - $121,550 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,750 | $33,280 - $77,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chattanooga, 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 Catoosa County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,849 | $16,684 |
| Administrators | $12,251 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Catoosa County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Catoosa County 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 Catoosa County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 736 | 729 | 704 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 44 | 45 | 41 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 248 | 241 | 228 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 288 | 288 | 282 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 147 | 146 | 144 |
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 | 192 | 186 | 160 |
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 Catoosa County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 640 | 640 | 631 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| School Administrators | 48 | 49 | 51 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 77 | 78 | 77 |
| Student Support Staff | 63 | 69 | 65 |
| Other Support Staff | 413 | 413 | 407 |
| Librarians | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Catoosa County School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Catoosa County School District oversees 16 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Chickamauga City School District (3 Schools)
- Dalton Public Schools (9 Schools)
- Whitfield County School District (22 Schools)
- Walker County School District (15 Schools)
- Murray County School District (11 Schools)
Catoosa County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Fort Oglethorpe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Elementary School 2206 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742 (706) 866-9183 |
3-5 | 28 | 501 |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School 1850 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742 (706) 866-0342 |
9-12 | 61 | 950 |
Teaching in Ft Oglethorpe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Primary School 2204 Battlefield Parkway Ft Oglethorpe GA 30742 (706) 861-5778 |
PK-2 | 33 | 541 |
Teaching in Ringgold
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Elementary School 3938 Boynton Dr Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 866-1521 |
PK-5 | 37 | 596 |
| Graysville Elementary School 944 Graysville Rd Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 937-3147 |
KG-5 | 30 | 476 |
| Heritage High School 3960 Poplar Springs Rd Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 937-6464 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,345 |
| Heritage Middle School 4005 Poplar Springs Rd Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 937-3568 |
6-8 | 65 | 997 |
| Ringgold Elementary School 322 Evitt Ln Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 935-2912 |
3-5 | 31 | 471 |
| Ringgold High School 29 Tiger Trl Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 935-2254 |
9-12 | 65 | 995 |
| Ringgold Middle School 217 Tiger Trl Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 935-3381 |
6-8 | 50 | 767 |
| Ringgold Primary School 340 Evitt Ln Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 937-5437 |
PK-2 | 38 | 566 |
Teaching in Rock Spring
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstation Elementary School 3404 Colbert Hollow Rd Rock Spring GA 30739 (706) 935-6700 |
PK-5 | 31 | 516 |
Teaching in Rossville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Springs Elementary School 163 Fernwood Dr Rossville GA 30741 (706) 866-6640 |
KG-5 | 27 | 402 |
| Lakeview Middle School 416 Cross St Rossville GA 30741 (706) 866-1040 |
6-8 | 54 | 720 |
| West Side Elementary School 72 Braves Ln Rossville GA 30741 (706) 866-9211 |
PK-5 | 31 | 490 |
Teaching in Tunnel Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Creek Elementary School 134 Rhea Mcclanahan Dr Tunnel Hill GA 30755 (706) 935-9890 |
PK-5 | 33 | 519 |