Palisades School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 100 teachers and instructors and 2,000 students enrolled at the 5 schools operated by Palisades School District. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,760 | $41,700 - $92,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,780 | $51,990 - $99,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,630 | $48,610 - $105,330 |
| High School Teacher | $77,650 | $51,440 - $102,360 |
| PE Teacher | $64,540 | $21,170 - $119,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,340 | $51,730 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,970 | $78,490 - $161,140 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,110 | $46,200 - $97,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Palisades School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $21,360 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $20,611 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palisades School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Palisades 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 Palisades School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 136 | 144 | 138 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 56 | 56 | 54 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 69 | 77 | 70 |
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 | 46 | 46 | 48 |
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 Palisades School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 94 | 94 | 81 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 54 | 54 | 52 |
Palisades School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Palisades School District in the list 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:
- Saucon Valley School District (3 Schools)
- Pennridge School District (11 Schools)
- Southern LeHigh School District (6 Schools)
- Quakertown Community School District (10 Schools)
- Bethlehem Area School District (22 Schools)
Palisades School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Kintnersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School 41 Thomas Free Dr Kintnersville PA 18930 (610) 847-5131 | KG-5 | 18 | 247 |
| Palisades High School 35 Church Hill Rd Kintnersville PA 18930 (610) 847-5131 | 9-12 | 49 | 617 |
| Palisades Middle School 4710 Durham Rd Kintnersville PA 18930 (610) 847-5131 | 6-8 | 37 | 449 |
Teaching in Pipersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinicum Elementary School 162 East Dark Hollow Rd Pipersville PA 18947 (610) 847-5131 | KG-5 | 17 | 214 |
Teaching in Quakertown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School 1950 Route 212 Quakertown PA 18951 (610) 847-5131 | KG-5 | 17 | 224 |