Kalkaska Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Kalkaska Public Schools District has an estimated 2,000 students and ninety teachers and instructors. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, 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.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. 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 | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,870 | $38,670-$82,630 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 Kalkaska Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $32,349 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $17,656 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Kalkaska Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Kalkaska Public Schools 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 Kalkaska Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 88 | 90 | 91 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 15 | 17 | 15 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 6 | 11 | 13 |
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 Kalkaska Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 49 | 49 | 51 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 8 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Kalkaska Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Kalkaska Public Schools District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Forest Area Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Mancelona Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Elk Rapids Schools District (5 Schools)
- Bellaire Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Kingsley Area Schools District (3 Schools)
Kalkaska Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Kalkaska
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Street Elementary School 309 North Birch St Kalkaska MI 49646 (231) 258-8629 | KG-3 | 30 | 425 |
| Cherry Street Intermediate School 315 South Cherry St Kalkaska MI 49646 (231) 258-9146 | 4-5 | 10 | 213 |
| Kalkaska High School 109 North Birch St Kalkaska MI 49646 (231) 258-9167 | 9-12 | 20 | 443 |
| Kalkaska Middle School 1700 West Kalkaska St Kalkaska MI 49646 (231) 258-4040 | 6-8 | 19 | 347 |
| Northside Educational Center School 405 East Dresden St Kalkaska MI 49646 (231) 258-5140 | 9-12 | 5 | 87 |
Teaching in Rapid City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Elementary School 5258 River Rd Rapid City MI 49676 (231) 331-6121 | KG-5 | 7 | 74 |