PSD -- Polk County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 500 teachers and support staff and 8,000 students that are enrolled at the 11 schools managed by PSD. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Georgia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Georgia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Georgia. 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 | |
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Preschool Teacher | $38,300 | $22,940-$60,760 |
Kindergarten Teacher | $64,310 | $44,510 - $80,120 |
Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $47,110 - $80,890 |
Middle School Teacher | $67,470 | $46,300 - $97,400 |
High School Teacher | $67,520 | $45,760 - $88,380 |
PE Teacher | $53,610 | $20,470 - $88,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers in Georgia.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
---|---|---|
Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,300 | $22,940-$60,760 |
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $67,570 | $46,500 - $95,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Georgia below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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School Administrators (Preschool) | $61,660 | $36,130-$98,280 |
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $98,970 | $75,450 - $128,070 |
Guidance & School Counselors | $61,910 | $36,940 - $96,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Georgia, 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 PSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | Georgia | |
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Teachers & Aides | $14,975 | $16,685 |
Administrators | $12,500 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Polk County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PSD. 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 PSD per grade classification is displayed below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Teachers | 503 | 495 | 468 |
Preschool Teachers | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 34 | 37 |
Elementary School Teachers | 202 | 191 | 180 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 176 | 175 | 161 |
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 73 | 79 | 73 |
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 | |
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Teaching Assistants | 112 | 106 | 96 |
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 PSD are shown in the table below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 302 | 302 | 284 |
School Administrators | 22 | 20 | 20 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 34 | 34 | 28 |
Student Support Staff | 32 | 31 | 33 |
Other Support Staff | 201 | 201 | 187 |
Librarians | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Guidance Counselors | 14 | 12 | 12 |
PSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, PSD manages 11 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:
- Haralson County School District (6 Schools)
- Rome City School District (10 Schools)
- Floyd County School District (20 Schools)
- Bremen City School District (4 Schools)
- Paulding County School District (33 Schools)
Polk County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Cedartown
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Cedartown High School 167 Frank Lott Dr Cedartown GA 30125 (770) 748-0490 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,085 |
Cedartown Middle School 1664 Syble Brannan Parkway Cedartown GA 30125 (770) 749-8850 |
6-8 | 59 | 1,010 |
Cherokee Elementary School 191 Evergreen Ln Cedartown GA 30125 (770) 748-5614 |
PK-5 | 37 | 558 |
Harpst Academy 740 Fletcher St Cedartown GA 30125 (770) 748-1500 |
3-12 | 5 | 56 |
Northside Elementary School 100 North Philpot St Cedartown GA 30125 (770) 748-4932 |
PK-5 | 33 | 476 |
Westside Elementary School 51 Frank Lott Dr Cedartown GA 30125 (770) 748-0831 |
PK-5 | 41 | 598 |
Youngs Grove Elementary School 601 Wooten Rd Cedartown GA 30125 (770) 748-3821 |
PK-5 | 44 | 652 |
Teaching in Rockmart
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Eastside Elementary School 425 Prospect Rd Rockmart GA 30153 (770) 684-5335 |
PK-5 | 49 | 853 |
Rockmart High School 990 Cartersville Hwy Rockmart GA 30153 (770) 684-5432 |
9-12 | 48 | 892 |
Rockmart Middle School 60 Knox Mountain Rd Rockmart GA 30153 (678) 757-1479 |
6-8 | 43 | 705 |
Van Wert Elementary School 370 Atlanta Hwy Rockmart GA 30153 (770) 684-2237 |
PK-5 | 49 | 824 |