OCS -- Oconee County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
OCS has more than seven thousand students and 400 teachers. The tables below provide teacher salaries at OCS. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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OCS Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Athens-Clarke County 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 | $36,680 | $21,070-$60,700 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,010 | $37,010 - $81,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,250 | $47,510 - $74,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,190 | $39,400 - $77,330 |
| High School Teacher | $65,010 | $46,670 - $80,530 |
| PE Teacher | $100,110 | $18,730 - - |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Athens-Clarke County, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by OCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,560 | $38,950 - $77,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Athens-Clarke County, 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 Athens-Clarke County area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $88,860 | $60,150 - $116,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,740 | $40,280 - $75,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Athens-Clarke County, 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 OCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,286 | $16,685 |
| Administrators | $17,190 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Oconee County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by OCS. 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 OCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 411 | 408 | 412 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 23 | 20 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 154 | 149 | 158 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 192 | 186 | 181 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 41 | 47 | 50 |
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 | 108 | 111 | 103 |
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 OCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 312 | 312 | 290 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 | 37 | 37 |
| Student Support Staff | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 195 | 203 | 182 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 11 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
OCS Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, OCS manages 10 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:
- Clarke County School District (21 Schools)
- Oglethorpe County School District (4 Schools)
- Morgan County School District (4 Schools)
- Walton County School District (15 Schools)
- Jackson County School System (13 Schools)
Oconee County School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Bishop
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Shoals Elementary School 401 Hopping Rd Bishop GA 30621 (706) 310-1985 |
PK-5 | 30 | 458 |
Teaching in Bogart
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School 2600 Malcom Bridge Rd Bogart GA 30622 (706) 310-1998 |
KG-5 | 32 | 498 |
| Malcom Bridge Middle School 2500 Malcom Bridge Rd Bogart GA 30622 (770) 725-2319 |
6-8 | 48 | 835 |
| North Oconee High School 1081 Rocky Branch Rd Bogart GA 30622 (706) 769-7760 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,110 |
Teaching in Watkinsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colham Ferry Elementary School 191 Colham Ferry Rd Watkinsville GA 30677 (706) 769-7764 |
KG-5 | 34 | 514 |
| Oconee County Elementary School 2230 Hog Mountain Rd Watkinsville GA 30677 (706) 769-7791 |
3-5 | 30 | 461 |
| Oconee County High School 2721 Hog Mountain Rd Watkinsville GA 30677 (706) 769-6655 |
9-12 | 59 | 1,031 |
| Oconee County Middle School 1101 Mars Hill Rd Watkinsville GA 30677 (706) 769-3575 |
6-8 | 51 | 841 |
| Oconee County Primary School 2290 Hog Mountain Rd Watkinsville GA 30677 (706) 769-7941 |
PK-2 | 29 | 402 |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School 5250 Hog Mountain Rd Watkinsville GA 30677 (706) 769-3235 |
KG-5 | 37 | 631 |