Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 30 teachers and support staff are employed at Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Illinois. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,630 | $47,040 - $105,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,870 | $47,810 - $105,580 |
| High School Teacher | $89,320 | $49,020 - $135,960 |
| PE Teacher | $68,830 | $31,200 - $122,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Illinois below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,420 | $78,070 - $169,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,230 | $44,890 - $110,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12. 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 Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 34 | 29 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 20 | - | 18 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 11 | - | 11 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 manages 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Jamaica Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Elementary School 7087 North 600 East Rd Sidell IL 61876 (217) 288-9394 | PK-5 | 11 | 168 |
| Jamaica High School 7087 North 600 East Rd Sidell IL 61876 (217) 288-9392 | 9-12 | 9 | 115 |
| Jamaica Jr High School 7087 North 600 East Rd Sidell IL 61876 (217) 288-9394 | 6-8 | 7 | 90 |