Hamilton County Department of Education School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Hamilton County Department of Education School District manages 79 schools with over 3,000 educators. The Hamilton County Department of Education School District teacher salary information presented in the data tables below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
HCDE Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Chattanooga local area. 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for HCDE 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 salary ranges and 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 Hamilton County Department of Education School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,774 | $13,726 |
| Administrators | $12,754 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Hamilton County Department of Education School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Hamilton County Department of Education 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 Hamilton County Department of Education School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,020 | 2,995 | 3,046 |
| Preschool Teachers | 54 | 50 | 48 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 165 | 157 | 164 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,861 | 1,860 | 1,887 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 868 | 856 | 874 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 72 | 71 | 73 |
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 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 392 | 411 | 426 |
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 Hamilton County Department of Education School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,437 | 1,437 | 1,476 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 153 | 154 | 157 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 312 | 310 | 340 |
| Student Support Staff | 33 | 30 | 29 |
| Other Support Staff | 930 | 920 | 928 |
| Librarians | 64 | 66 | 67 |
| Guidance Counselors | 145 | 142 | 145 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 50 | 52 | 55 |
| Other School Counselors | 64 | 60 | 61 |
Hamilton County Department of Education School District Schools
We have listed the 79 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Hamilton County Department of Education School District 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:
- Bradley County School District (18 Schools)
- Cleveland City Schools (8 Schools)
- Sequatchie County School District (3 Schools)
- Marion County School District (10 Schools)
- Polk County School District (6 Schools)
Hamilton County Department of Education School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Apison (1)
- Chattanooga (44)
- Harrison (3)
- Hixson (8)
- Lookout Mtn (1)
- Ooltewah (9)
- Sale Creek (2)
- Signal Mountain (2)
- Signal Mtn (1)
- Soddy Daisy (7)
Teaching in Apison
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apison Elementary School 10433 East Brainerd Rd Apison TN 37302 (423) 236-4322 | PK-5 | 43 | 635 |
Teaching in Chattanooga
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Crest Elementary School 4700 Stagg Rd Chattanooga TN 37415 (423) 874-1921 | KG-5 | 23 | 304 |
| Barger Academy 4808 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga TN 37411 (423) 493-0348 | KG-5 | 31 | 403 |
| Battle Academy for Teaching Learning 1601 Market St Chattanooga TN 37402 (423) 209-5747 | PK-5 | 30 | 401 |
| Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School 7126 Tyner Rd Chattanooga TN 37421 (423) 855-2611 | KG-5 | 40 | 585 |
| Brainerd High School 1020 North Moore Rd Chattanooga TN 37411 (423) 855-2615 | 9-12 | 53 | 592 |
| Brown Academy for Classical Studies 718 East 8th St Chattanooga TN 37403 (423) 209-5760 | PK-5 | 33 | 423 |
| Calvin Donaldson Elementary School 927 West 37th St Chattanooga TN 37410 (423) 825-7337 | PK-5 | 22 | 350 |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence 5600 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga TN 37411 (423) 521-0402 | KG-5 | 21 | 327 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy 1802 Bailey Av Chattanooga TN 37404 (423) 702-7230 | 6-12 | 25 | 247 |
| Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts School 1301 Dallas Rd Chattanooga TN 37405 (423) 209-5929 | 6-12 | 37 | 613 |
| Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences 865 East 3rd St Chattanooga TN 37403 (423) 209-5812 | 6-12 | 65 | 645 |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences 865 East 3rd St Chattanooga TN 37403 (423) 209-5817 | KG-5 | 6 | 362 |
| Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts 6579 East Brainerd Rd Chattanooga TN 37421 (423) 855-2614 | KG-8 | 31 | 397 |
| Chattanooga State Middle College High School 4501 Amnicola Hw Chattanooga TN 37406 (423) 697-3226 | 10-12 | 1 | 104 |
| Clifton Hills Elementary School 1815 East 32nd St Chattanooga TN 37407 (423) 493-0357 | PK-5 | 39 | 649 |
| Dalewood Middle School 1300 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga TN 37411 (423) 493-0323 | 6-8 | 26 | 325 |
| Dupont Elementary School 4134 Hixson Pk Chattanooga TN 37415 (423) 870-0615 | KG-5 | 23 | 346 |
| East Brainerd Elementary School 7453 East Brainerd Rd Chattanooga TN 37421 (423) 855-2600 | KG-5 | 51 | 698 |
| East Lake Academy of Fine Arts 2700 East 34th St Chattanooga TN 37407 (423) 493-0334 | 6-8 | 39 | 497 |
| East Lake Elementary School 3600 13th Av Chattanooga TN 37407 (423) 493-0366 | PK-5 | 37 | 522 |
| East Ridge Elementary School 1014 John Ross Rd Chattanooga TN 37412 (423) 493-9296 | PK-5 | 65 | 975 |
| East Ridge High School 4320 Bennett Rd Chattanooga TN 37412 (423) 867-6200 | 9-12 | 53 | 825 |
| East Ridge Middle School 4400 Bennett Rd Chattanooga TN 37412 (423) 867-6214 | 6-8 | 46 | 717 |
| East Side Elementary School 1603 South Lyerly St Chattanooga TN 37404 (423) 493-7780 | KG-5 | 51 | 602 |
| Hamilton County Stem Academy 4501 Amnicola Hw Chattanooga TN 37406 (423) 209-8538 | 9-10 | 9 | 133 |
| Hamilton County Virtual School 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Chattanooga TN 37421 (423) 209-8804 | KG-12 | 1 | 26 |
| Hardy Elementary School 2100 Glass St Chattanooga TN 37406 (423) 493-0300 | PK-5 | 32 | 450 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School 4302 Bonny Oaks Dr Chattanooga TN 37416 (423) 855-2602 | PK-5 | 26 | 400 |
| Howard Academy of Academics Technology 2500 South Market St Chattanooga TN 37408 (423) 209-5868 | 9-12 | 53 | 559 |
| Lakeside Academy 4850 Jersey Pk Chattanooga TN 37416 (423) 855-2605 | PK-5 | 33 | 484 |
| Lookout Valley Elementary School 701 Browns Ferry Rd Chattanooga TN 37419 (423) 825-7370 | PK-5 | 24 | 322 |
| Lookout Valley Middle / High School 350 Lookout High St Chattanooga TN 37419 (423) 825-7352 | 6-12 | 31 | 378 |
| Normal Park Museum Magnet School 1219 West Mississippi Av Chattanooga TN 37405 (423) 209-5900 | PK-8 | 62 | 809 |
| Orchard Knob Elementary School 400 North Orchard Knob Av Chattanooga TN 37404 (423) 493-0385 | PK-5 | 41 | 620 |
| Orchard Knob Middle School 500 North Highland Park Av Chattanooga TN 37404 (423) 493-7793 | 6-8 | 35 | 438 |
| Red Bank Elementary School 1100 Mountain Creek Rd Chattanooga TN 37405 (423) 874-1917 | PK-5 | 45 | 649 |
| Red Bank High School 640 Morrison Springs Rd Chattanooga TN 37415 (423) 874-1900 | 9-12 | 50 | 722 |
| Red Bank Middle School 3701 Tom Weathers La Chattanooga TN 37415 (423) 874-1908 | 6-8 | 41 | 613 |
| Rivermont Elementary School 3330 Hixson Pk Chattanooga TN 37415 (423) 870-0610 | PK-5 | 30 | 390 |
| Spring Creek Elementary School 1100 Spring Creek Rd Chattanooga TN 37412 (423) 855-6138 | PK-5 | 50 | 729 |
| Tyner Academy 6836 Tyner Rd Chattanooga TN 37421 (423) 855-2635 | 9-12 | 40 | 585 |
| Tyner Middle Academy 6837 Tyner Rd Chattanooga TN 37421 (423) 855-2648 | 6-8 | 30 | 451 |
| Westview Elementary School 9629 East Brainerd Rd Chattanooga TN 37421 (423) 855-6142 | KG-5 | 47 | 735 |
| Woodmore Elementary School 800 Woodmore La Chattanooga TN 37411 (423) 493-0394 | PK-5 | 29 | 369 |
Teaching in Harrison
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Middle School 5716 Hwy 58 Harrison TN 37341 (423) 344-1439 | 6-8 | 31 | 508 |
| Central High School 5728 Hwy 58 Harrison TN 37341 (423) 344-1447 | 9-12 | 58 | 919 |
| Harrison Elementary School 5637 Hwy 58 North Harrison TN 37341 (423) 344-1428 | KG-5 | 24 | 368 |
Teaching in Hixson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ridge Elementary School 5210 Cassandra Smith Rd Hixson TN 37343 (423) 843-4793 | KG-5 | 32 | 462 |
| Falling Water Elementary School 715 Roberts Mill Rd Hixson TN 37343 (423) 843-4711 | KG-5 | 14 | 225 |
| Ganns Middle Valley Elementary School 1609 Thrasher Pk Hixson TN 37343 (423) 843-4700 | KG-5 | 35 | 565 |
| Hixson Elementary School 5950 Winding Ln Hixson TN 37343 (423) 870-0621 | KG-5 | 39 | 481 |
| Hixson High School 5705 Middle Valley Rd Hixson TN 37343 (423) 847-4800 | 9-12 | 59 | 905 |
| Hixson Middle School 5681 Old Hixson Pk Hixson TN 37343 (423) 870-0600 | 6-8 | 44 | 668 |
| Loftis Middle School 8611 Columbus Rd Hixson TN 37343 (423) 843-4749 | 6-8 | 43 | 645 |
| Mcconnell Elementary School 8629 Columbus Rd Hixson TN 37343 (423) 843-4704 | KG-5 | 32 | 510 |
Teaching in Lookout Mtn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain Elementary School 321 North Bragg Av Lookout Mtn TN 37350 (423) 821-6116 | KG-5 | 19 | 178 |
Teaching in Ooltewah
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hamilton School 2015 Ooltewahringgold Rd Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 855-3535 | 6-12 | 111 | 1,817 |
| Hamilton County Adult High School 9050 Career La Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 344-1433 | 10-12 | 8 | 126 |
| Hunter Middle School 6810 Teal La Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 344-1474 | 6-8 | 46 | 710 |
| Ooltewah Elementary School 8890 Snowy Owl Tr Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 238-4204 | PK-5 | 49 | 833 |
| Ooltewah High School 6123 Mt View Rd Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 238-5221 | 9-12 | 78 | 1,383 |
| Ooltewah Middle School 5100 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 238-5732 | 6-8 | 58 | 865 |
| Snow Hill Elementary School 9042 Career La Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 344-1456 | PK-5 | 35 | 515 |
| Wallace a Smith Elementary School 6930 Hunter Rd Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 344-1425 | KG-5 | 48 | 728 |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary School 5080 Ooltewah Ringold Rd Ooltewah TN 37363 (423) 238-7300 | PK-5 | 33 | 485 |
Teaching in Sale Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hamilton Elementary School 601 Industrial Bl Sale Creek TN 37373 (423) 332-8848 | KG-5 | 29 | 369 |
| Sale Creek Middle / High School 211 Patterson Rd Sale Creek TN 37373 (423) 332-8819 | 6-12 | 36 | 548 |
Teaching in Signal Mountain
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Elementary School 4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd Signal Mountain TN 37377 (423) 886-0898 | KG-5 | 40 | 662 |
| Signal Mountain Middle School 2650 Sam Powell Tr Signal Mountain TN 37377 (423) 886-0876 | 6-12 | 85 | 1,311 |
Teaching in Signal Mtn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrasher Elementary School 1301 James Bl Signal Mtn TN 37377 (423) 886-0882 | KG-5 | 33 | 561 |
Teaching in Soddy Daisy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Elementary School 9811 Dallas Hollow Rd Soddy Daisy TN 37379 (423) 843-4713 | PK-5 | 37 | 597 |
| Daisy Elementary School 620 Sequoyah Rd Soddy Daisy TN 37379 (423) 332-8815 | PK-5 | 32 | 497 |
| Ivy Academy Inc 8443 Dayton Pk Soddy Daisy TN 37379 (423) 503-0568 | 9-12 | 10 | 132 |
| Sequoyah High School 9517 Sequoyah Access Rd Soddy Daisy TN 37379 (423) 843-4707 | 9-12 | 34 | 368 |
| Soddy Daisy High School 618 Sequoyah Access Rd Soddy Daisy TN 37379 (423) 332-8828 | 9-12 | 80 | 1,238 |
| Soddy Daisy Middle School 200 Turner Rd Soddy Daisy TN 37379 (423) 332-8800 | 6-8 | 35 | 540 |
| Soddy Elementary School 260 School St Soddy Daisy TN 37379 (423) 332-8823 | PK-5 | 32 | 415 |