Liberal School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Liberal School District has over five thousand students and 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kansas, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Kansas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kansas. 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 | $40,920 | $23,560-$61,790 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,100 | $40,990 - $77,390 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,060 | $45,920 - $72,280 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,970 | $46,400 - $73,660 |
| High School Teacher | $56,590 | $45,880 - $74,000 |
| PE Teacher | $48,980 | $19,240 - $77,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Kansas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,920 | $23,560-$61,790 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,390 | $46,410 - $80,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Kansas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,970 | $33,340-$68,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,880 | $72,870 - $122,540 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,630 | $38,000 - $76,310 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, 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 Liberal School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,097 | $10,747 |
| Administrators | $7,908 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Liberal School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Liberal 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 Liberal School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 322 | 339 | 357 |
| Preschool Teachers | 5 | 11 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 66 | 54 | 58 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 124 | 134 | 144 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 127 | 140 | 144 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| Teaching Assistants | 98 | 98 | 102 |
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 Liberal School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 221 | 221 | 210 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| School Administrators | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Student Support Staff | 28 | 18 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 144 | 144 | 131 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 14 | 12 |
Liberal School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Liberal School District manages 12 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
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- Hugoton Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Satanta School District (2 Schools)
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Liberal School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Intermediate School 1100 West 11th Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-2700 |
4-6 | 38 | 606 |
| Garfield Elementary School 516 West 1st Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1500 |
KG-3 | 19 | 262 |
| Liberal South Middle School 950 South Grant Ave Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1300 |
7-8 | 32 | 302 |
| Liberal Sr High School 1611 West 2nd Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1200 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,237 |
| Liberal West Middle School 500 North Western Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1400 |
7-8 | 30 | 361 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 1002 West 11th Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1600 |
KG-3 | 16 | 236 |
| Macarthur Elementary School 925 South Holly Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1700 |
KG-3 | 14 | 190 |
| Mcdermott Elementary School 439 South Pennsylvania Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1800 |
KG-3 | 20 | 295 |
| Mckinley Elementary School 615 West 7th Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-1900 |
KG-3 | 15 | 239 |
| Southlawn Elementary School 836 South Jordan Liberal KS 67905 (620) 604-2000 |
KG-3 | 21 | 304 |
| Sunflower Intermediate School 310 West Pine Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-2800 |
4-6 | 38 | 558 |
| Washington Elementary School 840 North Washington Liberal KS 67901 (620) 604-2100 |
PK-3 | 22 | 404 |