RSU 35 – MSAD 35 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
RSU 35 – MSAD 35 operates 5 schools with just over 200 educators. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Maine, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from 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 table below details the average salary 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 the average salary 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 35 – MSAD 35 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,225 | $18,324 |
| Administrators | $18,261 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
RSU 35 – MSAD 35 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RSU 35 – MSAD 35. 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 35 – MSAD 35 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 168 | 162 | 163 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 106 | 105 | 109 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 51 | 49 | 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 | 84 | 41 | 50 |
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 35 – MSAD 35 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 105 | 105 | 115 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 14 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 91 | 61 | 69 |
RSU 35 – MSAD 35 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, RSU 35 – MSAD 35 has 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:
- KITTERY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (3 Schools)
- York Public Schools (4 Schools)
- RSU 60 - MSAD 60 (5 Schools)
- WELLS-OGUNQUIT CSD (3 Schools)
- SANFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (9 Schools)
RSU 35 – MSAD 35 School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Eliot
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Elementary School 1298 State Rd Eliot ME 03903 (207) 439-9004 | PK-3 | 19 | 295 |
| Marshwood Jr High School 626 H.l. Dow Hwy Eliot ME 03903 (207) 439-1399 | 6-8 | 41 | 531 |
Teaching in South Berwick
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central School 197 Main St South Berwick ME 03908 (207) 384-2333 | PK-3 | 29 | 422 |
| Marshwood High School 260 Route 236 South Berwick ME 03908 (207) 384-4500 | 9-12 | 48 | 738 |
| Marshwood Middle School 49 Academy St South Berwick ME 03908 (207) 384-4010 | 4-5 | 25 | 324 |