Rensselaer City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Rensselaer City School District operates 2 schools with just over ninety educators. The Rensselaer City School District faculty and staff salary details displayed in the following tables are gathered from several government agencies as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Rensselaer City School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,040 | $36,360-$58,750 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,410 | $48,050 - $104,380 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,170 | $51,510 - $104,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $82,580 | $60,870 - $105,380 |
| High School Teacher | $82,930 | $57,560 - $104,120 |
| PE Teacher | $70,480 | $34,990 - $105,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 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 the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Rensselaer City School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,040 | $36,360-$58,750 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $78,830 | $59,790 - $106,820 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $76,780 | $53,450-$108,540 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $122,490 | $82,340 - $164,570 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,190 | $46,740 - $101,860 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Rensselaer City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Rensselaer City 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 Rensselaer City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 87 | 89 | 88 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 40 | 41 | 40 |
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 | 17 | 23 |
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 Rensselaer City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 57 | 57 | 54 |
| Other Support Staff | 39 | 44 | 41 |
Rensselaer City School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Rensselaer City School District has 2 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:
- City School District of Albany (15 Schools)
- East Greenbush Central School District (7 Schools)
- Troy City School District (7 Schools)
- Watervliet City School District (2 Schools)
- North Colonie Central Schools (8 Schools)
Rensselaer City School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer High School 25 Van Rensselaer Dr Rensselaer NY 12144 (518) 436-8561 | 7-12 | 36 | 421 |
| Van Rensselaer Elementary School 25 Van Rensselaer Dr Rensselaer NY 12144 (518) 436-4618 | PK-6 | 47 | 668 |