GPS -- Groton Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
GPS has an estimated 5,000 students and 400 teachers and instructors. The GPS school administration and teacher salary data presented below are taken from several sources as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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GPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford region. 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 | $38,240 | $28,710-$58,100 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,250 | $57,320 - $98,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $84,060 | $51,460 - $105,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,590 | $49,930 - $101,820 |
| High School Teacher | $80,270 | $48,820 - $104,370 |
| PE Teacher | $58,540 | $29,680 - $96,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, 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 are employed by GPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,240 | $28,710-$58,100 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $81,190 | $52,050 - $105,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,850 | $37,240-$86,750 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,620 | $81,210 - $169,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,670 | $36,730 - $102,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, 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 GPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,613 | $25,114 |
| Administrators | $31,836 | $35,392 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Groton Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by GPS. 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 GPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 414 | 430 | 406 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | 24 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 273 | 288 | 273 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 102 | 102 | 96 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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 | 24 | 21 | 21 |
| Teaching Assistants | 181 | 194 | 158 |
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 GPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 224 | 224 | 274 |
| District Administrators | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 27 | 25 | 18 |
| School Administrators | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 18 | 21 |
| Student Support Staff | 24 | 24 | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | 134 | 126 | 171 |
| Librarians | 12 | 10 | 10 |
GPS Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is managed by GPS in the list 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:
- Stonington School District (8 Schools)
- Ledyard School District (6 Schools)
- New London School District (6 Schools)
- Waterford School District (5 Schools)
- North Stonington School District (3 Schools)
Groton Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Groton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School 500 Poquonnock Rd Groton CT 06340 (860) 449-5612 |
PK-5 | 37 | 411 |
| Charles Barnum School 68 Briar Hill Rd Groton CT 06340 (860) 449-5640 |
PK-5 | 31 | 385 |
| Claude Chester School One Harry Day Rd Groton CT 06340 (860) 449-5636 |
KG-5 | 30 | 362 |
| Fitch High School 101 Groton Long Point Rd Groton CT 06340 (860) 449-7200 |
9-12 | 96 | 1,123 |
| Mary Morrisson School 154 Toll Gate St Groton CT 06340 (860) 449-5655 |
PK-5 | 33 | 422 |
| Northeast Academy Elementary 15 Oslo St Groton CT 06355 (860) 572-5852 |
KG-5 | 30 | 410 |
| Pleasant Valley School 380 Pleasant Valley Rd Sou Groton CT 06340 (860) 449-5600 |
KG-5 | 24 | 294 |
| West Side Middle School 250 Brandegee Ave Groton CT 06340 (860) 449-5630 |
6-8 | 49 | 480 |
Teaching in Mystic
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl C. Cutler Middle School 160 Fishtown Rd Mystic CT 06355 (860) 572-5830 |
6-8 | 45 | 449 |
| S. B. Butler School 155 Ocean View Ave Mystic CT 06355 (860) 572-5825 |
PK-5 | 30 | 333 |