Durango 9-R School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Durango 9-R School District manages 12 schools with just over 300 educators. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Colorado, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Colorado Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Colorado. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $40,680 | $30,740-$49,750 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,940 | $39,140 - $80,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,170 | $39,750 - $80,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,510 | $39,990 - $80,140 |
| High School Teacher | $62,730 | $44,710 - $82,710 |
| PE Teacher | $62,030 | $30,540 - $104,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Colorado, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Colorado.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,680 | $30,740-$49,750 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,470 | $46,080 - $80,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Colorado, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Colorado below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,630 | $44,200-$88,790 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $102,520 | $70,190 - $133,850 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $60,790 | $44,280 - $81,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Colorado, 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 Durango 9-R School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,896 | $11,602 |
| Administrators | $11,962 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Durango 9-R School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Durango 9-R 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 Durango 9-R School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 282 | 288 | 292 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | 28 | 27 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 136 | 142 | 148 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 113 | 110 | 110 |
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 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Teaching Assistants | 49 | 50 | 69 |
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 Durango 9-R School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 176 | 176 | 190 |
| District Administrators | 10 | 13 | 15 |
| District Support Staff | 27 | 30 | 27 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Student Support Staff | 14 | 13 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 81 | 82 | 87 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Durango 9-R School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Durango 9-R School District operates 12 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:
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- Dolores Region-4a School District (4 Schools)
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Durango 9-R School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Durango
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animas Valley Elementary School 373 Hermosa Meadows Rd Durango CO 81301 (970) 247-0124 |
PK-5 | 18 | 286 |
| Durango Big Picture High School 215 East 12th St Durango CO 81301 (970) 259-0203 |
9-12 | 6 | 81 |
| Durango High School 2390 Main Ave Durango CO 81301 (970) 259-1630 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,110 |
| Escalante Middle School 141 Baker Ln Durango CO 81303 (970) 247-9491 |
6-8 | 31 | 499 |
| Florida Mesa Elementary School 216 Hwy 172 Durango CO 81303 (970) 247-4250 |
PK-5 | 26 | 328 |
| Miller Middle School 2608 Junction St Durango CO 81301 (970) 247-1418 |
6-8 | 30 | 412 |
| Needham Elementary School 2425 West Third Ave Durango CO 81301 (970) 247-4791 |
PK-5 | 29 | 490 |
| Park Elementary School 510 East 6th Ave Durango CO 81301 (970) 247-3718 |
PK-5 | 33 | 488 |
| Riverview Elementary School 2900 Mesa Ave Durango CO 81301 (970) 247-3862 |
PK-5 | 32 | 631 |
| Robert Denier Youth Services Center School 720 Turner Dr Durango CO 81303 (970) 375-2781 |
5-12 | 2 | 11 |
| Sunnyside Elementary School 75 Cr 218 Durango CO 81303 (970) 259-5249 |
PK-5 | 13 | 176 |
Teaching in Hesperus
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School 11274 Hwy 140 Hesperus CO 81326 (970) 588-3331 |
PK-5 | 10 | 158 |