Union County Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Union County Public Schools District manages 9 schools with over 300 teachers. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of South Carolina, 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.
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South Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Carolina. 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 | $33,520 | $21,650-$54,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,960 | $37,290 - $75,060 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,140 | $38,720 - $74,040 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,780 | $38,960 - $75,590 |
| High School Teacher | $55,680 | $39,040 - $75,200 |
| PE Teacher | $53,840 | $21,530 - $85,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in South Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,520 | $21,650-$54,590 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,970 | $38,890 - $75,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of South Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,120 | $31,030-$93,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,220 | $63,960 - $124,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,100 | $33,310 - $77,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Carolina, 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 Union County Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,158 | $13,888 |
| Administrators | $19,130 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Union County Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Union County Public Schools 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 Union County Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 281 | 280 | 275 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 11 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 196 | 194 | 187 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 72 | 73 | 71 |
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 | 49 | 50 | 48 |
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 Union County Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 47 | 47 | 54 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 16 | 18 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Union County Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Union County Public Schools 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:
- Spartanburg County School District 03 (7 Schools)
- Spartanburg School District Six (14 Schools)
- Laurens County School District 56 (6 Schools)
- Spartanburg County School District 04 (4 Schools)
- Spartanburg School District 7 (13 Schools)
Union County Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Buffalo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Elementary School 733 Main St Buffalo SC 29321 (864) 429-1730 |
PK-5 | 40 | 604 |
Teaching in Jonesville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesville Elementary School 350 New Hope Church Rd Jonesville SC 29353 (864) 674-5518 |
PK-5 | 23 | 300 |
| Jonesville Middle 350 New Hope Church Rd Jonesville SC 29353 (864) 674-5518 |
6-8 | 10 | 184 |
Teaching in Lockhart
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart School 212 Lockhart Dr Lockhart SC 29364 (864) 545-6501 |
KG-8 | 17 | 193 |
Teaching in Union
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Park Elementary School 901 Arthur Blvd Union SC 29379 (864) 429-1737 |
PK-5 | 33 | 535 |
| Monarch Elementary School 218 Monarch School Dr Union SC 29379 (864) 429-1733 |
PK-5 | 26 | 455 |
| Sims Jr High School 2200 Whitmire Hwy Union SC 29379 (864) 429-1755 |
6-8 | 56 | 715 |
| Union Comprehensive High School 1163 Lakeside Dr Union SC 29379 (864) 429-1750 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,206 |