Independence Local School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 70 teachers and instructors are employed at Independence Local School District. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Ohio, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Ohio Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Ohio. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $36,500 | $27,260-$48,240 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $70,590 | $46,040 - $97,880 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,740 | $47,680 - $99,210 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,280 | $46,040 - $101,940 |
| High School Teacher | $78,110 | $48,370 - $103,150 |
| PE Teacher | $57,470 | $28,280 - $81,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Ohio, 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 and ranges for special education teachers in Ohio.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,500 | $27,260-$48,240 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,630 | $46,870 - $99,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Ohio, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Ohio below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,880 | $36,790-$77,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,990 | $62,160 - $129,160 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,200 | $43,010 - $99,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Ohio, 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 Independence Local School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,781 | $20,584 |
| Administrators | $18,600 | $16,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Independence Local School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Independence Local 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 Independence Local School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 77 | 72 | 75 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | 28 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 40 | 35 | 38 |
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 Independence Local School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 94 | 94 | 86 |
| Other Support Staff | 70 | 66 | 61 |
Independence Local School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Independence Local 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:
- Garfield Heights City School District (5 Schools)
- Cuyahoga Heights Local School District (3 Schools)
- Maple Heights City School District (5 Schools)
- Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District (6 Schools)
- Parma City School District (15 Schools)
Independence Local School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School 6001 Archwood Rd Independence OH 44131 (216) 642-5860 | 9-12 | 24 | 395 |
| Independence Middle School 6111 Archwood Rd Independence OH 44131 (216) 642-5865 | 4-8 | 22 | 319 |
| Independence Primary Elementary School 7600 Hillside Rd Independence OH 44131 (216) 642-5870 | PK-4 | 24 | 366 |