SMSD -- Shawnee Mission School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 2,000 educators and twenty nine thousand students enrolled at the 43 schools managed by Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). The tables below display administration and teacher salaries at Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). 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.
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SMSD Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City 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 | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,570 | $44,390 - $74,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,720 | $40,150 - $77,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,220 | $44,290 - $77,430 |
| High School Teacher | $59,650 | $40,450 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $48,340 | $19,250 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 who work for SMSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,330 | $41,650 - $78,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,730 | $37,110-$68,360 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,650 | $66,440 - $132,120 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,650 | $36,710 - $77,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,931 | $10,745 |
| Administrators | $21,345 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Shawnee Mission School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). 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 Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,794 | 1,782 | 1,745 |
| Preschool Teachers | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 442 | 424 | 452 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 573 | 584 | 572 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 759 | 741 | 697 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 19 | 27 | 24 |
| Teaching Assistants | 479 | 479 | 457 |
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 Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 741 | 741 | 866 |
| District Support Staff | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| School Administrators | 64 | 63 | 66 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 72 | 72 | 71 |
| Student Support Staff | 207 | 65 | 210 |
| Other Support Staff | 470 | 470 | 445 |
| Librarians | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 35 | 36 | 33 |
| Other School Counselors | 35 | 36 | 33 |
Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) has 43 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:
- Turner-Kansas City School District (7 Schools)
- Kansas City Public Schools (43 Schools)
- Olathe Publci Schools USD 233 (47 Schools)
- Blue Valley USD 229 (34 Schools)
- Bonner Springs School District (5 Schools)
Shawnee Mission School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Elementary School 8910 Goddard Shawnee Mission KS 66214 (913) 993-1600 |
PK-6 | 38 | 556 |
| Belinder Elementary School 7230 Belinder Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66208 (913) 993-1800 |
PK-6 | 29 | 504 |
| Bluejacket-Flint School 11615 West 49th Ter Shawnee Mission KS 66203 (913) 993-2000 |
PK-6 | 31 | 468 |
| Briarwood Elementary School 5300 West 86th St Shawnee Mission KS 66207 (913) 993-2200 |
PK-6 | 35 | 590 |
| Broken Arrow Elementary School 5901 Alden Shawnee Mission KS 66216 (913) 993-2300 |
PK-6 | 29 | 441 |
| Brookridge Elementary School 9920 Lowell Shawnee Mission KS 66212 (913) 993-2400 |
PK-6 | 40 | 644 |
| Brookwood Elementary School 3411 West 103rd St Shawnee Mission KS 66206 (913) 993-2500 |
PK-6 | 24 | 371 |
| Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School 15600 West 83rd St Shawnee Mission KS 66219 (913) 993-3500 |
PK-6 | 29 | 453 |
| Comanche Elementary School 8200 Grant Shawnee Mission KS 66212 (913) 993-2800 |
PK-6 | 36 | 512 |
| Corinth Elementary School 8301 Mission Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66206 (913) 993-2900 |
PK-6 | 29 | 512 |
| Crestview Elementary School 6101 Craig Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66202 (913) 993-3000 |
PK-6 | 24 | 331 |
| East Antioch Elementary School 7342 Lowell Shawnee Mission KS 66204 (913) 993-3200 |
PK-6 | 24 | 375 |
| Highlands Elementary School 6200 Roe Shawnee Mission KS 66205 (913) 993-3300 |
PK-6 | 20 | 290 |
| Hocker Grove Middle School 10400 Johnson Dr Shawnee Mission KS 66203 (913) 993-0200 |
7-8 | 53 | 793 |
| Indian Hills Middle School 6400 Mission Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66208 (913) 993-0400 |
7-8 | 47 | 820 |
| Indian Woods Middle School 9700 Woodson Shawnee Mission KS 66207 (913) 993-0600 |
7-8 | 46 | 750 |
| John Diemer Elementary School 9600 Lamar Shawnee Mission KS 66207 (913) 993-3100 |
PK-6 | 17 | 266 |
| Merriam Park Elementary School 6100 Mastin Shawnee Mission KS 66203 (913) 993-3600 |
PK-6 | 32 | 499 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School 13951 West 79th St Shawnee Mission KS 66215 (913) 993-3700 |
PK-6 | 23 | 368 |
| Nieman Elementary School 10917 West 67th St Shawnee Mission KS 66203 (913) 993-4000 |
PK-6 | 39 | 567 |
| Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary School 10000 Nieman Shawnee Mission KS 66214 (913) 993-4100 |
PK-6 | 33 | 521 |
| Overland Park Elementary School 8150 Santa Fe Dr Shawnee Mission KS 66204 (913) 993-4200 |
PK-6 | 29 | 410 |
| Pawnee Elementary School 9501 West 91st St Shawnee Mission KS 66212 (913) 993-4300 |
PK-6 | 27 | 449 |
| Prairie Elementary School 6642 Mission Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66208 (913) 993-4400 |
PK-6 | 26 | 431 |
| Ray Marsh Elementary School 5642 Rosehill Shawnee Mission KS 66216 (913) 993-3400 |
PK-6 | 31 | 511 |
| Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School 6720 Caenen Shawnee Mission KS 66216 (913) 993-1900 |
PK-6 | 38 | 645 |
| Rising Star Elementary School 8600 Candlelight Shawnee Mission KS 66215 (913) 993-4500 |
PK-6 | 39 | 620 |
| Roesland Elementary School 4900 Parish Dr Shawnee Mission KS 66205 (913) 993-4700 |
PK-6 | 25 | 373 |
| Rosehill Elementary School 9801 Rosehill Shawnee Mission KS 66215 (913) 993-4800 |
PK-6 | 39 | 570 |
| Rushton Elementary School 6001 West 52nd St Shawnee Mission KS 66202 (913) 993-4900 |
PK-6 | 25 | 358 |
| Santa Fe Trail Elementary School 7100 Lamar Shawnee Mission KS 66204 (913) 993-5000 |
PK-6 | 21 | 290 |
| Shawanoe Elementary School 11230 West 75th Shawnee Mission KS 66214 (913) 993-5100 |
PK-6 | 28 | 358 |
| Shawnee Mission East High School 7500 Mission Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66208 (913) 993-6600 |
7-12 | 89 | 1,665 |
| Shawnee Mission North High School 7401 Johnson Dr Shawnee Mission KS 66202 (913) 993-6900 |
7-12 | 105 | 1,574 |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High School 12701 West 67th St Shawnee Mission KS 66216 (913) 993-7200 |
7-12 | 103 | 1,782 |
| Shawnee Mission South High School 5800 West 107th St Shawnee Mission KS 66207 (913) 993-7500 |
7-12 | 77 | 1,362 |
| Shawnee Mission West High School 8800 West 85th St Shawnee Mission KS 66212 (913) 993-7800 |
6-12 | 97 | 1,802 |
| Sunflower Elementary School 8955 Loiret Blvd Shawnee Mission KS 66219 (913) 993-5400 |
PK-6 | 36 | 583 |
| Tomahawk Elementary School 6301 West 78th St Shawnee Mission KS 66204 (913) 993-5500 |
PK-6 | 22 | 303 |
| Trailridge Middle School 7500 Quivira Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66216 (913) 993-1000 |
7-8 | 46 | 759 |
| Trailwood Elementary School 5101 West 95th St Shawnee Mission KS 66207 (913) 993-5600 |
PK-6 | 23 | 372 |
| Westridge Middle School 9300 Nieman Rd Shawnee Mission KS 66214 (913) 993-1200 |
7-8 | 54 | 910 |
| Westwood View Elementary School 2511 West 50th St Shawnee Mission KS 66205 (913) 993-5800 |
PK-6 | 19 | 284 |