RSU 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 200 teachers and instructors and 2,000 students enrolled at the 13 schools managed by RSU 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Maine, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several 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, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers in Maine.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (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 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,850 | $18,324 |
| Administrators | $17,020 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
RSU 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RSU 20 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 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 225 | 222 | 209 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 143 | 139 | 128 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 71 | 72 | 70 |
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 | 120 | 76 | 78 |
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 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 164 | 164 | 162 |
| District Support Staff | - | 12 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 14 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 16 | 15 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 21 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 120 | 97 | 100 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 9 | 10 |
| Other School Counselors | 15 | 9 | 10 |
RSU 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT Schools
We have listed the 13 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by RSU 20 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:
- RSU 25 SCHOOL DISTRICT (4 Schools)
- RSU 28 - MSAD 28 (2 Schools)
- RSU 40 - MSAD 40 (7 Schools)
- RSU 03 - MSAD 03 (8 Schools)
- DEER ISLE-STONINGTON CSD (2 Schools)
RSU 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Belfast
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Area High School 98 Waldo Ave Belfast ME 04915 (207) 338-1790 | 9-12 | 46 | 523 |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School 31 Elementary Ave Belfast ME 04915 (207) 338-3510 | PK-5 | 26 | 317 |
| East Belfast School 14 Swan Lake Ave Belfast ME 04915 (207) 338-4420 | PK-5 | 12 | 111 |
| Troy a Howard Middle School 173 Lincolnville Ave Belfast ME 04915 (207) 338-3320 | 6-8 | 31 | 368 |
Teaching in Morrill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Weymouth Elementary School 2 South Main St Morrill ME 04952 (207) 342-5300 | PK-1 | 9 | 98 |
Teaching in Northport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Drinkwater School 56 Bayside Rd Northport ME 04849 (207) 338-3430 | PK-5 | 10 | 87 |
Teaching in Searsmont
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Elementary School 165 New England Rd Searsmont ME 04973 (207) 342-5100 | 2-5 | 9 | 136 |
Teaching in Searsport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searsport District High School 24 Mortland Rd Searsport ME 04974 (207) 548-2313 | 9-12 | 23 | 150 |
| Searsport District Middle School 26 Mortland Rd Searsport ME 04974 (207) 548-2311 | 6-8 | 15 | 156 |
| Searsport Elementary School 30 Mortland Rd Searsport ME 04974 (207) 548-2317 | KG-5 | 21 | 208 |
Teaching in Swanville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kermit S Nickerson School 18 Townhouse Rd Swanville ME 04915 (207) 338-1858 | KG-5 | 9 | 70 |