RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 100 educators and two thousand students enrolled at the 5 schools managed by RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Maine, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Maine Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Maine. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,350 | $36,170-$60,110 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,810 | $45,350 - $79,290 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,930 | $46,570 - $92,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,830 | $47,640 - $80,650 |
| High School Teacher | $66,820 | $47,520 - $83,450 |
| PE Teacher | $58,490 | $31,270 - $102,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, 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 in Maine.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,350 | $36,170-$60,110 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,220 | $45,620 - $79,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, 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 state of Maine below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,990 | $42,870-$77,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,550 | $79,850 - $128,750 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,230 | $45,300 - $82,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, 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 RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,188 | $18,324 |
| Administrators | $22,481 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RSU 16 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 RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 138 | 139 | 143 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 80 | 84 | 85 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 46 | 47 | 48 |
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 | 116 | 63 | 93 |
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 RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 93 | 93 | 108 |
| Student Support Staff | 21 | 15 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 67 | 52 | 61 |
RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT manages 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:
- AUBURN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (8 Schools)
- LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (9 Schools)
- RSU 17 - MSAD 17 (10 Schools)
- RSU 15 - MSAD 15 (5 Schools)
- LISBON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (3 Schools)
RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Mechanic Falls
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls 129 Elm St Mechanic Falls ME 04256 (207) 345-3381 | PK-6 | 22 | 286 |
Teaching in Minot
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot Consolidated School 23 Shaw Hill Rd Minot ME 04258 (207) 346-6471 | PK-6 | 19 | 250 |
Teaching in Poland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce M Whittier Middle School 1457 Maine St Poland ME 04274 (207) 998-3462 | 7-8 | 19 | 250 |
| Poland Community School 1250 Maine St Poland ME 04274 (207) 998-4915 | PK-6 | 35 | 475 |
| Poland Regional High School 1457 Maine St Poland ME 04274 (207) 998-5400 | 9-12 | 48 | 514 |