River Valley School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
River Valley School District oversees 4 schools with just over 50 teachers. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries at River Valley 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.
River Valley School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Niles-Benton Harbor local 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 | $36,250 | $29,580-$45,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,030 | $46,950 - $84,230 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,990 | $47,400 - $91,360 |
| High School Teacher | $67,830 | $47,620 - $92,040 |
| PE Teacher | $49,060 | $25,960 - $83,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, 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 and ranges for special education teachers who work for River Valley School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,040 | $47,680 - $92,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Niles-Benton Harbor area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,500 | $76,930 - $126,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,620 | $37,690 - $79,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, 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 River Valley School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,160 | $27,289 |
| Administrators | $15,824 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
River Valley School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by River Valley 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 River Valley School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 47 | 46 | 46 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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 River Valley School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Other Support Staff | 22 | 24 | 23 |
River Valley School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by River Valley School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- New Buffalo Area Schools District (3 Schools)
- Bridgman Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Buchanan Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Lakeshore School District (berrien) (5 Schools)
- Berrien Springs Public Schools District (16 Schools)
River Valley School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Sawyer
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chikaming Elementary School 13742 Three Oaks Rd Sawyer MI 49125 (269) 426-4204 | KG-2 | 11 | 146 |
Teaching in Three Oaks
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High School 15480 Three Oaks Rd Three Oaks MI 49128 (269) 756-9541 | 9-12 | 15 | 191 |
| River Valley Middle School 15480 Three Oaks Rd Three Oaks MI 49128 (269) 756-9541 | 6-8 | 9 | 141 |
| Three Oaks Elementary School 100 Oak St Three Oaks MI 49128 (269) 756-9050 | 3-5 | 10 | 130 |