Joplin R-VIII School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Joplin R-VIII School District oversees 19 schools with over 500 teachers. The Joplin R-VIII School District school administration and teacher salary figures displayed in the following tables are gathered from several government sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Joplin R-VIII School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Joplin and surrounding areas. 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 | $34,260 | $23,190-$45,220 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,660 | $38,820 - $78,820 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,770 | $37,030 - $76,520 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,270 | $38,750 - $77,940 |
| High School Teacher | $57,960 | $37,980 - $93,230 |
| PE Teacher | $48,550 | $23,720 - $77,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Joplin, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Joplin R-VIII School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $44,750 | $37,080 - $50,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Joplin, 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 and support staff for the Joplin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $95,420 | $63,380 - $139,730 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,030 | $33,430 - $93,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Joplin, 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 Joplin R-VIII School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,241 | $12,925 |
| Administrators | $19,061 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Joplin R-VIII School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Joplin R-VIII 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 Joplin R-VIII School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 541 | 551 | 542 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 30 | 33 | 32 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 246 | 248 | 237 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 254 | 258 | 261 |
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 | 111 | 104 | 112 |
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 Joplin R-VIII School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 428 | 428 | 400 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 62 | 65 | 62 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| Student Support Staff | 33 | 37 | 38 |
| Other Support Staff | 231 | 292 | 265 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Guidance Counselors | 19 | 22 | 19 |
Joplin R-VIII School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Joplin R-VIII School District oversees 19 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Joplin R-VIII School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Floyd Elementary School 2201 West 24th St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5320 |
KG-5 | 41 | 589 |
| Columbia Elementary School 610 West F St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5325 |
KG-5 | 17 | 238 |
| Duenweg Elementary School 4594 East 20th St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5330 |
KG-5 | 21 | 317 |
| Eastmorland Elementary School 1131 Highview Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5340 |
KG-5 | 25 | 317 |
| Irving Elementary 2901 Mcclelland Blvd Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5350 |
KG-5 | 40 | 524 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 130 Mckinley Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5355 |
KG-5 | 20 | 272 |
| Joplin High School 101 North Rangeline Rd Bldg D Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5230 |
9-12 | 112 | 2,111 |
| Kelsey Norman Elementary School 1323 East 28th St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5360 |
KG-5 | 17 | 269 |
| Mckinley Elementary School 611 Highland Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5365 |
PK-5 | 31 | 424 |
| Memorial Middle School 900 East 50th St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5250 |
6-8 | 48 | 666 |
| North Middle School 102 Gray Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5270 |
6-8 | 44 | 622 |
| Royal Heights Elementary School 2100 Rolla St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5370 |
KG-5 | 19 | 270 |
| South Middle School 4594 East 20th St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5280 |
6-8 | 37 | 492 |
| Stapleton Elementary School 101 East 41st St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5375 |
KG-5 | 33 | 468 |
| West Central Elementary School 1001 West 7th St Joplin MO 64802 (417) 625-5380 |
KG-5 | 17 | 205 |