SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Teacher Salary and Benefits

SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT has more than 3,000 students and 300 educators. The SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT teacher salary figures displayed in the data tables below are taken from several sources as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Teacher Salary Details

The following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford 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 SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$38,150$29,860-$49,110
Kindergarten Teacher$63,400$42,330 - $78,300
Elementary School Teacher$66,810$47,380 - $79,830
Middle School Teacher$63,230$46,180 - $78,420
High School Teacher$63,630$45,430 - $78,760
PE Teacher$53,510$28,050 - $84,870

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, 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 are employed by SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$64,870$46,650 - $79,680

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$49,440$26,520-$75,500
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$100,510$75,650 - $121,090
Guidance & School Counselors$59,650$40,080 - $79,970

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, 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 SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictMaine
Teachers & Aides$19,948$18,326
Administrators$15,528$16,306

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. 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 SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers253251260
Kindergarten Teachers141513
Elementary School Teachers166162174
Middle & High School Teachers737270

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.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants183112109

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 SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff179179189
District Support Staff-1112
School Administrators311517
School Administrative Support Staff-2524
Student Support Staff603238
Other Support Staff1589092
Guidance Counselors261212
Other School Counselors261212

SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Schools

We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
240 Ocean St
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
6-8 28 301
Dora L. Small Elementary School
87 Thompson St
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 799-7676
KG-5 26 329
Dyer Elementary School
52 Alfred St
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
KG-5 22 268
Frank I. Brown Elementary School
37 Highland Ave
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
KG-5 24 302
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
165 Kelsey St
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
PK-5 21 228
Memorial Middle School
120 Wescott Rd
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
6-8 36 418
South Portland High School
637 Highland Ave
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
9-12 70 850
Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School
180 Wescott Rd
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 773-7375
PK-5 33 399