Wayne Highlands School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Wayne Highlands School District has more than 3,000 students and 200 teachers. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple 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, the table below 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wayne Highlands School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,068 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $17,069 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wayne Highlands School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Wayne Highlands 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 Wayne Highlands School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 212 | 212 | 210 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 90 | 89 | 88 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 12 | 13 | 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 | 37 | 37 | 41 |
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 Wayne Highlands School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 125 | 125 | 104 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 73 | 73 | 64 |
Wayne Highlands School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Wayne Highlands 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:
- Wallenpaupack Area School District (5 Schools)
- Western Wayne School District (4 Schools)
- Forest City Regional School District (2 Schools)
- Carbondale Area School District (2 Schools)
- Valley View School District (4 Schools)
Wayne Highlands School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Damascus
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus Area School 174 High School Rd Damascus PA 18415 (570) 224-4114 | PK-8 | 27 | 307 |
Teaching in Honesdale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honesdale High School 459 Terrace St Honesdale PA 18431 (570) 253-2046 | 9-12 | 65 | 872 |
| Lakeside Elementary School 129 Lakeside Dr Honesdale PA 18431 (570) 253-6820 | 3-5 | 33 | 452 |
| Stourbridge Primary Center School 123 Abc Dr Honesdale PA 18431 (570) 253-3010 | PK-2 | 34 | 410 |
| Wayne Highlands Middle School 482 Grove St Honesdale PA 18431 (570) 253-5900 | 6-8 | 36 | 515 |
Teaching in Lakewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston School 1493 Crosstown Hwy Lakewood PA 18439 (570) 798-2516 | KG-8 | 15 | 196 |