GISD -- Galveston Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Galveston Independent School District (GISD) has an estimated 7,000 students and 400 teachers and instructors. The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) teacher and administration salary data provided in the data tables below are taken from several government and organizational agencies 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.
GISD Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown 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 | $38,760 | $22,260-$63,350 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $63,110 | $57,940 - $73,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,760 | $51,380 - $72,600 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,850 | $52,120 - $77,380 |
| High School Teacher | $63,740 | $51,030 - $76,840 |
| PE Teacher | $53,900 | $21,250 - $94,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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 who work for GISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,810 | $61,060 - $74,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,500 | $35,780-$104,460 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,980 | $75,250 - $127,550 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,540 | $40,560 - $81,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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 Galveston Independent School District (GISD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,517 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $6,839 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Galveston Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Galveston Independent School District (GISD). 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 Galveston Independent School District (GISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 426 | 383 | 380 |
| Preschool Teachers | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 17 | 20 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 166 | 154 | 148 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 203 | 179 | 172 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 18 | 14 | 21 |
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 | 63 | 57 | 51 |
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 Galveston Independent School District (GISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 452 | 452 | 315 |
| District Support Staff | 44 | 45 | 43 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 27 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 69 | 79 | 63 |
| Other Support Staff | 131 | 263 | 146 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| Other School Counselors | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Galveston Independent School District (GISD) operates 17 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:
- Texas City Independent School District (11 Schools)
- La Marque Independent School District (ISD) (14 Schools)
- Hitchcock Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
- Santa Fe Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
- Dickinson Independent School District (15 Schools)
Galveston Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Galveston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim High School 1110 21st St Galveston TX 77550 (409) 761-6960 | 5-12 | 8 | 117 |
| Austin Middle School 1514 North 1/2 Galveston TX 77550 (409) 761-3500 | 5-8 | 33 | 494 |
| Ball High School 4115 Ave O Galveston TX 77550 (409) 766-5700 | 9-12 | 111 | 1,821 |
| Central Middle School 3014 Sealy Galveston TX 77550 (409) 761-6200 | 7-10 | 20 | 257 |
| Early Childhood University 7100 Stewart Rd Galveston TX 77551 (409) 761-6400 | PK-4 | 24 | 418 |
| Galveston Early College High School 4116 North 1/2 Galveston TX 77550 (409) 761-6100 | 5-8 | 36 | 515 |
| Kipp Coastal Village Middle 1110 Moody Galveston TX 77551 (409) 761-6900 | 5-8 | 0.7 | 224 |
| Kipp Coastal Village School 721 10th St Galveston TX 77550 (409) 761-6800 | PK-4 | 1 | 681 |
| Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th St Galveston TX 77550 (409) 761-6700 | PK-4 | 36 | 603 |
| Oppe Elementary School 2915 81st St Galveston TX 77554 (409) 761-6500 | PK-4 | 40 | 695 |
| Parker Elementary School 6802 Jones Dr Galveston TX 77551 (409) 761-6600 | PK-4 | 33 | 622 |
| Weis Middle School 3014 Sealy Galveston TX 77550 (409) 761-6400 | 5-8 | 18 | 205 |
Teaching in Port Bolivar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School 406 Hwy 87 Port Bolivar TX 77650 (409) 684-8526 | PK-8 | 13 | 159 |