Monroe County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Monroe County Schools has an estimated five thousand students and 300 teachers. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. 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 | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, 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 Monroe County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,711 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $12,500 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Monroe County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Monroe County Schools. 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 Monroe County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 335 | 335 | 339 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 181 | 181 | 188 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 122 | 120 | 121 |
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 | 137 | 124 | 122 |
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 Monroe County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 206 | 206 | 223 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 143 | 155 | 175 |
| Librarians | 10 | 8 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Monroe County Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Monroe County Schools has 13 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Sweetwater City School District (4 Schools)
- Loudon County School District (9 Schools)
- McMinn County High School (9 Schools)
- Athens City Schools (5 Schools)
- Lenoir City Schools (3 Schools)
Monroe County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Madisonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville Intermediate School 1000 Green Rd Madisonville TN 37354 (423) 442-2454 | 3-5 | 36 | 543 |
| Madisonville Middle School 175 Oak Grove Rd Madisonville TN 37354 (423) 442-4137 | 6-8 | 31 | 571 |
| Madisonville Primary School 268 Warren St Madisonville TN 37354 (423) 442-2236 | PK-2 | 39 | 604 |
| Monroe Academy 266 Warren St Madisonville TN 37354 (423) 442-9384 | 9-12 | 3 | 34 |
| Sequoyah High School 3128 Hwy 411 Madisonville TN 37354 (423) 442-9230 | 9-12 | 55 | 975 |
Teaching in Sweetwater
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater High School 414 South High St Sweetwater TN 37874 (423) 337-7881 | 9-12 | 37 | 546 |
Teaching in Tellico Plains
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coker Creek Elementary School 130 Ruritan Rd Tellico Plains TN 37385 (423) 261-2241 | KG-8 | 7 | 113 |
| Rural Vale Elementary School 395 Daugherty Springs Rd Tellico Plains TN 37385 (423) 253-3551 | KG-8 | 17 | 294 |
| Tellico Plains Elementary School 121 Old High School Rd Tellico Plains TN 37385 (423) 253-2626 | PK-4 | 24 | 358 |
| Tellico Plains High School 9180 Hwy 68 Tellico Plains TN 37385 (423) 253-2550 | 9-12 | 27 | 470 |
| Tellico Plains Junior High School 120 Old High School Rd Tellico Plains TN 37385 (423) 253-2250 | 5-8 | 15 | 288 |
Teaching in Vonore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vonore Elementary School 1135 Hwy 411 Vonore TN 37885 (423) 884-6485 | PK-5 | 32 | 508 |
| Vonore Middle School 414 Hall St Vonore TN 37885 (423) 884-2730 | 6-8 | 11 | 230 |