Tussey Mountain School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Tussey Mountain School District manages 5 schools with over eighty educators. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, 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.
Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | $37,250 | $29,590-$46,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,760 | $41,700 - $92,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,780 | $51,990 - $99,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,630 | $48,610 - $105,330 |
| High School Teacher | $77,650 | $51,440 - $102,360 |
| PE Teacher | $64,540 | $21,170 - $119,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,250 | $29,590-$46,460 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,340 | $51,730 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,700 | $37,860-$73,520 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,970 | $78,490 - $161,140 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,110 | $46,200 - $97,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Tussey Mountain School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,984 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $13,701 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tussey Mountain School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tussey Mountain 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 Tussey Mountain School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 87 | 85 | 84 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 36 | 36 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 40 | 39 | 39 |
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 | 18 | 18 | 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 Tussey Mountain School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 60 | 60 | 58 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 34 | 34 | 36 |
Tussey Mountain School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Tussey Mountain School District manages 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Northern Bedford County School District (2 Schools)
- Spring Cove School District (4 Schools)
- Claysburg-Kimmel School District (2 Schools)
- Forbes Road School District (2 Schools)
- Everett Area School District (5 Schools)
Tussey Mountain School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Defiance
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Grade School 124 Hitchens Rd Defiance PA 16633 (814) 928-4611 | PK-6 | 11 | 142 |
Teaching in Robertsdale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertsdale Grade School South Main St Robertsdale PA 16674 (814) 635-2708 | PK-6 | 12 | 159 |
Teaching in Saxton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxton-Liberty Grade School 1110 Mifflin St Saxton PA 16678 (814) 635-2934 | PK-6 | 21 | 332 |
| Tussey Mountain Jh 199 Front St Saxton PA 16678 (814) 635-2975 | 7-8 | 13 | 158 |
| Tussey Mountain Junior / High School 199 Front St Saxton PA 16678 (814) 635-2975 | 9-12 | 29 | 330 |