RSU 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Teacher Salary and Benefits
RSU 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 9 schools with just over 200 educators. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Maine, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of 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 table below lists salary ranges for teachers that 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
See salary ranges and 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 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,673 | $18,325 |
| Administrators | $16,722 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
RSU 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RSU 23 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 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 247 | 266 | 179 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 200 | 213 | 157 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 33 | 40 | 11 |
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 | 87 | 110 | 107 |
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 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| School Administrators | 24 | 12 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 18 | 17 |
| Student Support Staff | 37 | 31 | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | 124 | 84 | 88 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 11 | 11 |
| Other School Counselors | 18 | 11 | 11 |
RSU 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, RSU 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT manages 9 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (6 Schools)
- SCARBOROUGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (6 Schools)
- RSU 21 SCHOOL DISTRICT (6 Schools)
- Maine's RSU 06/MSAD (8 Schools)
- SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (8 Schools)
RSU 23 SCHOOL DISTRICT Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Dayton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Consolidated School 21 Clarks Mills Rd Dayton ME 04005 (207) 499-2283 | KG-5 | 11 | 139 |
Teaching in Old Orchard Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Elementary School 28 Jameson Hill Rd Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 (207) 934-5751 | KG-3 | 15 | 237 |
| Loranger Middle School 148 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 (207) 934-4848 | 4-8 | 24 | 315 |
| Old Orchard Beach High School 40 East Emerson Cummings Blvd Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 (207) 934-4461 | 9-12 | 20 | 1,221 |
Teaching in Saco
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| C K Burns School 135 Middle St Saco ME 04072 (207) 284-5081 | 3-5 | 33 | 608 |
| Governor John Fairfield School 75 Beach St Saco ME 04072 (207) 282-1322 | KG-2 | 18 | 285 |
| Saco Middle School 40 Buxton Rd Saco ME 04072 (207) 282-4181 | 6-8 | 41 | 702 |
| Young School 36 Tasker St Saco ME 04072 (207) 284-7053 | KG-2 | 17 | 308 |