Southern School District 1
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 40 educators are employed at Southern School District 1. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Nebraska Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Nebraska. 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 | $50,150 | $31,620-$73,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,730 | $46,700 - $78,130 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,630 | $38,790 - $78,290 |
| High School Teacher | $65,520 | $46,870 - $78,510 |
| PE Teacher | $59,640 | $28,940 - $94,920 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, 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 Nebraska.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $50,150 | $31,620-$73,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Nebraska below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,310 | $43,570-$97,570 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $116,560 | $85,370 - $156,580 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,570 | $45,050 - $100,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, 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 Southern School District 1 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,194 | $16,897 |
| Administrators | $18,605 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southern School District 1 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Southern School District 1. 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 Southern School District 1 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 37 | 38 | 40 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 17 | 17 | 18 |
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 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
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 Southern School District 1 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Southern School District 1 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Southern School District 1 operates 2 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:
- Diller-Odell Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Beatrice Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Lewiston Consolidated Schools District (2 Schools)
- Tri County Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Freeman Public Schools District (2 Schools)
Southern School District 1 Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Blue Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Elementary School 315 West 2nd St Blue Springs NE 68318 (402) 645-3359 | PK-6 | 22 | 210 |
Teaching in Wymore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern High School 115 South 11th St Wymore NE 68466 (402) 645-3326 | 7-12 | 18 | 184 |