South Koochiching School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
South Koochiching School District operates 4 schools with just over 40 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Minnesota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Minnesota. 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 | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,880 | $45,280 - $98,680 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,790 | $48,870 - $100,880 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,420 | $47,560 - $99,340 |
| High School Teacher | $80,020 | $49,160 - $121,220 |
| PE Teacher | $58,160 | $29,480 - $87,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Minnesota.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,350 | $49,050 - $96,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Minnesota below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,380 | $43,990-$88,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $121,780 | $78,570 - $166,270 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $69,080 | $47,870 - $94,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 South Koochiching School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,626 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $3,400 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
South Koochiching School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by South Koochiching 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 South Koochiching School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 20 | 20 | 19 |
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 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
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 South Koochiching School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
South Koochiching School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by South Koochiching 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:
- Kelliher Public School District (2 Schools)
- Blackduck Public School District (2 Schools)
- Red Lake Public School District (8 Schools)
- Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Bemidji Area Schools Independent School District 31 (15 Schools)
South Koochiching School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Birchdale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Elementary School 8560 Hwy 11 Birchdale MN 56629 (218) 634-2425 | PK-6 | 7 | 74 |
| Indus Secondary School 8560 Hwy 11 Birchdale MN 56629 (218) 634-2425 | 7-12 | 13 | 73 |
Teaching in Northome
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northome Elementary School 11731 Hwy 1 Northome MN 56661 (218) 897-5275 | PK-6 | 11 | 114 |
| Northome Secondary School 11731 Hwy 1 Northome MN 56661 (218) 897-5275 | 7-12 | 10 | 93 |