South Side Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over ninety teachers and instructors and 1,000 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools operated by South Side Area School District. The South Side Area School District teacher and administration salary details presented in the following tables are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
South Side Area School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Pittsburgh 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 | $35,720 | $23,380-$46,520 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $67,320 | $42,240 - $107,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,870 | $53,570 - $105,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $84,350 | $49,210 - $114,270 |
| High School Teacher | $79,730 | $51,470 - $105,260 |
| PE Teacher | $65,400 | $22,260 - $123,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by South Side Area School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,720 | $23,380-$46,520 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,650 | $50,580 - $97,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Pittsburgh, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Pittsburgh area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,610 | $29,220-$74,350 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $113,250 | $77,540 - $153,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,300 | $44,920 - $101,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 Side Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,198 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $24,500 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
South Side Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by South Side Area 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 Side Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 99 | 96 | 96 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 39 | 39 | 40 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 46 | 45 | 44 |
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 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
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 Side Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 72 | 72 | 56 |
| Other Support Staff | 48 | 48 | 40 |
South Side Area School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by South Side Area 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:
- Western Beaver County School District (2 Schools)
- Aliquippa School District (2 Schools)
- Hopewell Area School District (5 Schools)
- CENTRAL VALLEY SD SCHOOL DISTRICT (4 Schools)
- Beaver Area School District (4 Schools)
South Side Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Elementary School 4949 State Route 151 Hookstown PA 15050 (724) 573-9581 | PK-5 | 40 | 495 |
| South Side High School 4949 State Route 151 Hookstown PA 15050 (724) 573-9581 | 9-12 | 32 | 394 |
| South Side Middle School 4949 State Route 151 Hookstown PA 15050 (724) 573-9581 | 6-8 | 25 | 261 |