CMS -- Carlsbad Municipal School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
CMS has an estimated 6,000 students and 400 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of New Mexico, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Employers Post Your Jobs
Post to Teacher.org and 100+ job boards with one submission: Click Here to Post a Job.
Search For Jobs
Search through jobs listings in and around Carlsbad Municipal School District area.
New Mexico Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Mexico. 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 | $33,060 | $23,920-$47,330 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,490 | $43,990 - $66,680 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,890 | $47,100 - $82,270 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,820 | $47,000 - $102,610 |
| High School Teacher | $62,500 | $46,910 - $81,150 |
| PE Teacher | $44,030 | $23,920 - $73,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Mexico, 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 displays average salary ranges for special education teachers in New Mexico.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,060 | $23,920-$47,330 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,650 | $45,040 - $96,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Mexico, 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 New Mexico below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $52,660 | $35,990-$70,630 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,380 | $71,990 - $125,700 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $36,910 - $99,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Mexico, 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 CMS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,396 | $13,747 |
| Administrators | $7,709 | $8,768 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Carlsbad Municipal School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by CMS. 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 CMS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 355 | 363 | 374 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 125 | 127 | 134 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 138 | 143 | 145 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 60 | 61 | 63 |
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 | 72 | 78 | 86 |
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 CMS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 278 | 278 | 297 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 51 | 52 | 58 |
| Student Support Staff | 75 | 78 | 83 |
| Other Support Staff | 122 | 118 | 122 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 10 | 10 |
CMS Schools
We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is operated by CMS 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:
- Loving Municipal Schools District (3 Schools)
- Artesia Public Schools District (10 Schools)
- Lake Arthur Municipal Schools District (3 Schools)
- Hagerman Municipal Schools District (3 Schools)
- Dexter Consolidated Schools District (3 Schools)
Carlsbad Municipal School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Middle School 301 South Alta Vista Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
6-8 | 34 | 594 |
| Carlsbad High School 3000 West Church Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,674 |
| Craft Elementary School 406 West Lea Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 15 | 252 |
| Dr. E.m. Smith Elementary School 2415 Carver St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
PK-PK | 9 | 122 |
| Ece Center School 1801 West Lea Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
PK-KG | 34 | 561 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School 215 North Sixth St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 20 | 311 |
| Jefferson Monessori School 101 South Canal St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
KG-12 | 14 | 200 |
| Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School 505 South Alta Vista Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 18 | 290 |
| Monterrey Elementary School 1101 North 9th St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 19 | 330 |
| P.r. Leyva Middle School 800 West Church Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
6-8 | 47 | 872 |
| Pate Elementary School 120 Kircher St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 17 | 241 |
| Puckett Elementary School 2212 Primrose St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 15 | 247 |
| Riverside Elementary School 1600 Johnson St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 15 | 283 |
| Sunset Elementary School 923 North Walter St Carlsbad NM 88220 (505) 234-3300 |
1-5 | 26 | 443 |