Unicoi School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Unicoi School District has an estimated three thousand students and 200 educators. The tables below provide teacher salaries at Unicoi School District. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Unicoi School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Johnson City and surrounding areas. 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 | $37,900 | $22,980-$60,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,230 | $48,600 - $76,460 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,400 | $48,770 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,370 | $51,750 - $79,170 |
| High School Teacher | $57,310 | $50,330 - $63,680 |
| PE Teacher | $54,870 | $26,280 - $98,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnson City, 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 that work for Unicoi School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,730 | $48,750 - $78,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnson City, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Johnson City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,360 | $74,100 - $124,720 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,120 | $45,250 - $78,090 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnson City, 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 Unicoi School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,267 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $11,773 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Unicoi School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Unicoi 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 Unicoi School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 182 | 172 | 173 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 113 | 105 | 100 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 7 | 5 | 12 |
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 | 70 | 66 | 65 |
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 Unicoi School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 100 | 100 | 101 |
| School Administrators | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 78 | 72 | 73 |
Unicoi School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Unicoi School District manages 8 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:
- Washington County School District (16 Schools)
- Johnson City Schools (12 Schools)
- Elizabethton City Schools (5 Schools)
- Carter County School District (16 Schools)
- Greeneville City School District (7 Schools)
Unicoi School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Erwin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Chapel Elementary School 1426 Love Station Rd Erwin TN 37650 (423) 743-1657 | KG-3 | 19 | 220 |
| Rock Creek Elementary School 1121 East Erwin Rd Erwin TN 37650 (423) 743-1648 | KG-3 | 12 | 172 |
| Temple Hill Elementary School 797 Old Hwy Rd Erwin TN 37650 (423) 743-1661 | PK-3 | 6 | 87 |
| Unicoi County High School 700 South Mohawk Dr Erwin TN 37650 (423) 743-1632 | 9-12 | 45 | 796 |
| Unicoi County Intermediate School 599 South Mohawk Dr Erwin TN 37650 (423) 743-1600 | 4-5 | 22 | 368 |
| Unicoi County Middle School 600 South Mohawk Dr Erwin TN 37650 (423) 743-1653 | 6-8 | 35 | 597 |
Teaching in Unicoi
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi Elementary School 404 Massachusetts Av Unicoi TN 37692 (423) 743-1665 | PK-3 | 25 | 329 |