SDD -- School District of DeSoto
Teacher Salary and Benefits
SDD has an estimated 5,000 students and 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Florida, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Florida Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Florida. 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 | $30,990 | $22,480-$41,680 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,990 | $43,950 - $79,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,240 | $45,660 - $78,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,700 | $45,440 - $79,540 |
| High School Teacher | $63,470 | $47,600 - $82,530 |
| PE Teacher | $64,780 | $25,390 - $107,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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 Florida.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $30,990 | $22,480-$41,680 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,780 | $43,970 - $78,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Florida below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,330 | $30,660-$77,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,390 | $59,660 - $124,870 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,290 | $35,730 - $79,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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 SDD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,192 | $13,859 |
| Administrators | $11,701 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
School District of DeSoto Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SDD. 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 SDD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 325 | 334 | 347 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | 25 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 107 | 104 | 107 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 113 | 116 | 123 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 81 | 88 | 91 |
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 | 93 | 78 | 82 |
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 SDD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 256 | 256 | 260 |
| District Support Staff | 48 | 44 | 42 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 11 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 37 | 29 | 30 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 28 | 28 |
| Other Support Staff | 138 | 136 | 137 |
SDD Schools
We have listed the 13 schools and their contact information, which is operated by SDD 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:
- Hardee County School District (11 Schools)
- Charlotte County Public Schools (26 Schools)
- Highlands County School District (23 Schools)
- Hendry County School District (16 Schools)
- Sarasota County Public Schools (62 Schools)
School District of DeSoto Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Arcadia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Connections School 930 East Cypress St Arcadia FL 34266 (863) 494-0377 |
6-12 | 2 | 25 |
| Desoto County High School 1710 East Gibson St Arcadia FL 34266 (863) 494-3434 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,149 |
| Desoto Middle School 420 East Gibson St Arcadia FL 34266 (863) 494-4133 |
6-8 | 63 | 1,076 |
| Early Education Center School 318 North Wilson Ave Arcadia FL 34266 (863) 494-9303 |
PK-PK | 4 | 116 |
| Hospital and Homebound School 530 Lasolona Ave Arcadia FL 34266 (863) 993-1333 |
KG-12 | 4 | 2 |
| Memorial Elementary School 851 East Hickory St Arcadia FL 34266 (863) 494-2736 |
KG-5 | 58 | 914 |
| West Elementary School 304 West Imogene St Arcadia FL 34266 (863) 494-3155 |
KG-5 | 55 | 822 |
Teaching in Nocatee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocatee Elementary School 4846 Sw Shores Ave Nocatee FL 34268 (863) 494-4511 |
KG-5 | 36 | 562 |