Harlan Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 50 educators are employed at Harlan Independent School District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,670 | $44,980 - $79,920 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,870 | $45,600 - $79,740 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,150 | $46,270 - $79,650 |
| High School Teacher | $63,450 | $47,130 - $83,310 |
| PE Teacher | $55,030 | $21,810 - $75,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Kentucky, 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,580 | $46,070 - $75,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Kentucky, 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 for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,190 | $75,270 - $130,310 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,740 | $40,840 - $99,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Kentucky, 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 Harlan Independent School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,720 | $15,370 |
| Administrators | $10,100 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Harlan Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Harlan Independent 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 Harlan Independent School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 53 | 49 | 47 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 27 | 24 | 24 |
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 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
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 Harlan Independent School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 34 | 34 | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Harlan Independent School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Harlan Independent School District oversees 3 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:
- Harlan County School District (11 Schools)
- Bell County School District (9 Schools)
- Pineville Independent School District (4 Schools)
- Leslie County School District (7 Schools)
- Middlesboro Independent School District (7 Schools)
Harlan Independent School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Elementary School 420 East Central St Harlan KY 40831 (606) 573-8715 | KG-4 | 20 | 292 |
| Harlan High School 420 East Central St Harlan KY 40831 (606) 573-8750 | 5-12 | 27 | 452 |