Highland Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Highland Community School District has over 700 students and sixty teachers and support staff. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at Highland Community School District. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Highland Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Iowa City 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 | $34,110 | $26,050-$47,310 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,790 | $40,390 - $75,120 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,250 | $47,630 - $78,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,610 | $45,890 - $80,650 |
| High School Teacher | $65,750 | $47,760 - $93,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Iowa City, 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 are employed by Highland Community School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,090 | $47,830 - $77,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Iowa City, 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 for the Iowa City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $52,570 | $35,550-$73,390 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $112,170 | $78,080 - $151,960 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,030 | $47,830 - $75,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Iowa City, 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 Highland Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,535 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $14,250 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Highland Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Highland Community 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 Highland Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 56 | 60 | 56 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | 32 | 31 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 20 | 21 | 20 |
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 | 22 | 20 | 24 |
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 Highland Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 27 | 27 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Highland Community School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Highland Community 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:
- Lone Tree Community School District (2 Schools)
- Washington Community School District (4 Schools)
- Columbus Community School District (3 Schools)
- Mid-Prairie Community School District (6 Schools)
- West Liberty Community School District (4 Schools)
Highland Community School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Ainsworth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Elementary School 835 Park St Ainsworth IA 52201 (319) 657-3151 | PK-5 | 9 | 115 |
Teaching in Riverside
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School 1715 Vine Ave Riverside IA 52327 (319) 648-2891 | 9-12 | 18 | 210 |
| Highland Middle School 1715 Vine Ave Riverside IA 52327 (319) 648-5018 | 6-8 | 11 | 158 |
| Riverside Elementary School 220 Schnoebelen St Riverside IA 52327 (319) 648-2821 | PK-5 | 18 | 254 |