Southland Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Southland Public School District manages 3 schools with just over 40 educators. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several 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 displays the average salary 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 lists the average salary 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians 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 Southland Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,565 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $9,559 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southland Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Southland Public 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 Southland Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 39 | 43 | 46 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 15 | 18 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 19 | 21 | 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 | 13 | 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 Southland Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Southland Public School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Southland Public 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:
- Leroy Public School District (2 Schools)
- Lyle Public School District (2 Schools)
- Grand Meadow Public School District (3 Schools)
- Austin Public Schools (13 Schools)
- Kingsland Public School District (3 Schools)
Southland Public School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Adams
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland High School 203 2nd St Nw Adams MN 55909 (507) 582-3568 | 9-12 | 22 | 192 |
| Southland Middle School 203 2nd St Nw Adams MN 55909 (507) 582-3568 | 6-8 | 0.8 | 93 |
Teaching in Rose Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Elementary School 201 1st St North Rose Creek MN 55970 (507) 437-3214 | PK-5 | 20 | 190 |