Palmerton Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Palmerton Area School District has more than two thousand students and 100 teachers and support staff. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries at Palmerton Area School District. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Palmerton Area School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,780 | $47,900 - $90,480 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,730 | $49,920 - $98,660 |
| Middle School Teacher | $74,680 | $58,150 - $96,090 |
| High School Teacher | $73,290 | $49,990 - $93,900 |
| PE Teacher | $45,100 | $21,020 - $78,530 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, 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 that work for Palmerton Area School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,860 | $49,160 - $92,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $111,650 | $80,120 - $134,610 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,360 | $43,490 - $96,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, 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 Palmerton Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,521 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $16,471 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palmerton Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Palmerton Area 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 Palmerton Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 49 | 51 | 51 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 49 | 47 | 46 |
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 | 19 | 19 | 22 |
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 Palmerton Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 77 | 77 | 67 |
| School Administrators | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 44 | 44 | 40 |
Palmerton Area School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Palmerton Area School District oversees 5 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:
- Northern LeHigh School District (4 Schools)
- LeHighton Area School District (6 Schools)
- Jim Thorpe Area School District (3 Schools)
- Northampton Area School District (6 Schools)
- Northwestern Community Unit School District - CUSD 2 (4 Schools)
Palmerton Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Lehighton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towamensing Elementary School 7920 Interchange Rd Lehighton PA 18235 (610) 681-4024 |
KG-6 | 24 | 385 |
Teaching in Palmerton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Elementary School 298 Lafayette Ave Palmerton PA 18071 (610) 826-7538 |
2-6 | 25 | 453 |
| Palmer Franklin Education Center School 680 Fourth St Palmerton PA 18071 (610) 826-4914 |
KG-1 | 9 | 198 |
| Palmerton Area High School 3525 Fireline Rd Palmerton PA 18071 (610) 826-3155 |
9-12 | 33 | 501 |
| Palmerton Area Middle School 3529 Fireline Rd Palmerton PA 18071 (610) 826-2492 |
7-8 | 17 | 300 |