SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Teacher Salary and Benefits
SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT has more than 3,000 students and 300 educators. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Maine, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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 following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided 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 lists 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, counselors, and librarians 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 SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,948 | $18,326 |
| Administrators | $15,528 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. 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 PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 253 | 251 | 260 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 166 | 162 | 174 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 73 | 72 | 70 |
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 | 183 | 112 | 109 |
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 PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 179 | 179 | 189 |
| District Support Staff | - | 11 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 15 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 25 | 24 |
| Student Support Staff | 60 | 32 | 38 |
| Other Support Staff | 158 | 90 | 92 |
| Guidance Counselors | 26 | 12 | 12 |
| Other School Counselors | 26 | 12 | 12 |
SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 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:
- CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (3 Schools)
- SCARBOROUGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (6 Schools)
- WESTBROOK SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (6 Schools)
- Portland Public Schools (17 Schools)
- GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (5 Schools)
SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School 240 Ocean St South Portland ME 04106 (207) 799-7386 | 6-8 | 28 | 301 |
| Dora L. Small Elementary School 87 Thompson St South Portland ME 04106 (207) 799-7676 | KG-5 | 26 | 329 |
| Dyer Elementary School 52 Alfred St South Portland ME 04106 (207) 799-4845 | KG-5 | 22 | 268 |
| Frank I. Brown Elementary School 37 Highland Ave South Portland ME 04106 (207) 799-5196 | KG-5 | 24 | 302 |
| James Otis Kaler Elementary School 165 Kelsey St South Portland ME 04106 (207) 799-3214 | PK-5 | 21 | 228 |
| Memorial Middle School 120 Wescott Rd South Portland ME 04106 (207) 773-5629 | 6-8 | 36 | 418 |
| South Portland High School 637 Highland Ave South Portland ME 04106 (207) 767-3266 | 9-12 | 70 | 850 |
| Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School 180 Wescott Rd South Portland ME 04106 (207) 773-7375 | PK-5 | 33 | 399 |