South Winneshiek Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
South Winneshiek Community School District manages 3 schools with more than 50 teachers and support staff. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Iowa Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Iowa. 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 | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,170 | $47,020 - $75,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,110 | $47,260 - $77,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,080 | $40,920 - $79,110 |
| High School Teacher | $61,860 | $47,480 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $19,010 - $97,980 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Iowa.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,940 | $47,490 - $77,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Iowa below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,980 | $36,080-$73,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $112,820 | $77,350 - $154,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,190 | $43,470 - $77,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 Winneshiek Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,254 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $20,488 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
South Winneshiek Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by South Winneshiek Community 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 Winneshiek Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 49 | 51 | 50 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 19 | 20 | 20 |
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 | 11 | 13 | 18 |
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 Winneshiek Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 29 | 29 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 17 | 17 | 13 |
South Winneshiek Community School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, South Winneshiek Community School District operates 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- TURKEY VALLEY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT (2 Schools)
- Decorah Community School District (5 Schools)
- North Fayette Community School District (5 Schools)
- Postville Community School District (2 Schools)
- Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (6 Schools)
South Winneshiek Community School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Calmar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Winneshiek High School 203 West South St Calmar IA 52132 (563) 562-3226 | 9-12 | 18 | 240 |
Teaching in Ossian
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Winneshiek Elementary School 208 East Brooks St Ossian IA 52161 (563) 532-9365 | PK-5 | 20 | 237 |
| South Winneshiek Middle School 208 East Brooks St Ossian IA 52161 (563) 532-9365 | 6-8 | 9 | 93 |