Union County Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 300 teachers and instructors and 6,000 students enrolled at the 10 schools operated by Union County Public Schools District. The Union County Public Schools District school administration and teacher salary figures provided in the following tables are obtained from several government sources as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Union County Public Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Knoxville 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 | $33,690 | $22,010-$50,640 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,370 | $40,890 - $61,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,350 | $45,680 - $62,130 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,680 | $46,840 - $62,900 |
| High School Teacher | $56,940 | $47,570 - $75,180 |
| PE Teacher | $64,130 | $20,210 - $137,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 are employed by Union County Public Schools District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,420 | $46,540 - $65,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 and support staff for the Knoxville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,570 | $40,990-$70,260 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $88,620 | $62,850 - $107,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,030 | $38,260 - $65,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,152 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $6,486 | $12,573 |
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 | 222 | 217 | 337 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 132 | 129 | 245 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 67 | 65 | 68 |
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 | 58 | 55 | 55 |
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 | 147 | 147 | 142 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 100 | 106 | 101 |
Union County Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Union County Public Schools District in the list 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:
- Grainger County School District (9 Schools)
- Anderson County School District (18 Schools)
- WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (3 Schools)
- Clinton City Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Knox County Schools (89 Schools)
Union County Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Luttrell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luttrell Elementary School 241 Tazewell Pk Luttrell TN 37779 (865) 992-3441 |
PK-5 | 26 | 378 |
Teaching in Maynardville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ridge Elementary School 3420 Hickory Val Rd Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 992-8687 |
KG-5 | 14 | 192 |
| Elementary Middle Alternative 635 Main St Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 356-8326 |
KG-8 | 2 | 11 |
| H Maynard Middle School 435 Main St Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 992-1030 |
6-8 | 39 | 677 |
| Maynardville Elementary School 615 Main St Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 992-8391 |
PK-5 | 35 | 367 |
| Paulette Elementary School 1001 Maynardville Hw Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 745-0517 |
KG-5 | 21 | 406 |
| Tennessee Virtual Academy 115 Wilson La Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 992-9026 |
KG-8 | 120 | 2,784 |
| Union County Alternative Center School 115 Wilson La Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 992-0805 |
6-12 | 5 | 27 |
| Union County High School 150 Main St Maynardville TN 37807 (865) 992-5232 |
9-12 | 62 | 843 |
Teaching in Sharps Chapel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharps Chapel Elementary School 1550 Sharps Chapel Sharps Chapel TN 37866 (865) 278-3294 |
PK-5 | 8 | 162 |