Shepherd Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 90 educators and 2,000 students that are enrolled at the 5 schools operated by Shepherd Public School District. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. 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 | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 Shepherd Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,943 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $17,347 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Shepherd Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Shepherd Public 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 Shepherd Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 98 | 97 | 94 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 39 | 40 | 39 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 18 | 17 | 14 |
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 9 | 8 | 10 |
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 Shepherd Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 25 | 32 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 47 | 46 | 45 |
Shepherd Public School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Shepherd Public School District in the list 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:
- Mt. Pleasant City School District (10 Schools)
- St. Louis Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Alma Public Schools District (6 Schools)
- Breckenridge Community Schools District (3 Schools)
- Vestaburg Community Schools District (2 Schools)
Shepherd Public School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Mount Pleasant
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Middle / High School 3441 South Wise Rd Mount Pleasant MI 48858 (989) 773-9473 | 7-12 | 5 | 70 |
Teaching in Shepherd
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Elementary School 168 East Maple St Shepherd MI 48883 (989) 828-5998 | KG-5 | 37 | 671 |
| Shepherd High School 100 East Hall St Shepherd MI 48883 (989) 828-6601 | 9-12 | 23 | 504 |
| Shepherd Middle School 150 East Hall St Shepherd MI 48883 (989) 828-6605 | 6-8 | 21 | 389 |
Teaching in Winn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winn Elementary School 8190 Church St Winn MI 48896 (989) 866-2250 | KG-5 | 8 | 156 |