SPSD -- Southfield Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 400 teachers are employed at SPSD. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. 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 | $36,660 | $27,280-$49,950 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,980 | $39,480 - $82,960 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $66,130 | $44,810 - $85,560 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,880 | $39,110 - $96,110 |
| High School Teacher | $66,840 | $40,980 - $93,840 |
| PE Teacher | $50,970 | $22,560 - $87,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Michigan, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,660 | $27,280-$49,950 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,910 | $38,750 - $84,340 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,450 | $32,280-$60,590 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $98,890 | $63,880 - $129,810 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,800 | $38,160 - $84,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Michigan, 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 SPSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $34,687 | $27,282 |
| Administrators | $19,868 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southfield Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SPSD. 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 SPSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 444 | 453 | 451 |
| Preschool Teachers | 6 | 19 | 24 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 159 | 142 | 134 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 190 | 206 | 212 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 75 | 74 | 66 |
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 | 84 | 66 | 62 |
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 SPSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 304 | 304 | 359 |
| District Administrators | 11 | - | 22 |
| School Administrators | 23 | 52 | 54 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 | 35 | 37 |
| Student Support Staff | 27 | 18 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 220 | 217 | 218 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 13 | 16 |
SPSD Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, SPSD oversees 15 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Redford Union School District (8 Schools)
- Berkley School District (8 Schools)
- Birmingham City School District (13 Schools)
- Oak Park City School District (9 Schools)
- Clarenceville School District (4 Schools)
Southfield Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Lathrup Village
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield-Lathrup High School 19301 West 12 Mile Rd Lathrup Village MI 48076 (248) 746-7200 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,044 |
Teaching in Southfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School 27777 Lahser Rd Southfield MI 48034 (248) 746-8840 |
KG-5 | 19 | 307 |
| Alice M. Birney K-8 School 27225 Evergreen Rd Southfield MI 48076 (248) 746-8800 |
KG-8 | 43 | 701 |
| Aspire Leadership Academy 21705 Evergreen Rd Southfield MI 48075 (248) 746-0012 |
8-8 | 1 | 20 |
| Brace-Lederle K-8 School 18575 West 9 Mile Rd Southfield MI 48075 (248) 746-8730 |
KG-8 | 37 | 629 |
| Glenn W. Levey Middle School 25300 West 9 Mile Rd Southfield MI 48033 (248) 746-8740 |
6-8 | 28 | 342 |
| Macarthur Elementary School 24501 Fredrick St Southfield MI 48033 (248) 746-8590 |
KG-8 | 29 | 520 |
| Mcintyre Elementary School 19600 Saratoga Blvd Southfield MI 48076 (248) 746-7365 |
KG-5 | 21 | 337 |
| Morris Adler Elementary School 19100 Filmore St Southfield MI 48075 (248) 746-8870 |
KG-5 | 21 | 324 |
| Southfield High School 24675 Lahser Rd Southfield MI 48033 (248) 746-8601 |
9-12 | 48 | 965 |
| Southfield Regional Academic Campus School 21705 Evergreen Rd Southfield MI 48075 (248) 746-0012 |
9-12 | 27 | 367 |
| Thompson K-8 International Academy 16300 Lincoln Dr Southfield MI 48076 (248) 746-7400 |
KG-8 | 40 | 620 |
| University High School Academy 24815 Lahser Rd Southfield MI 48033 (248) 746-4370 |
9-12 | 17 | 374 |
| University High School Preparatory Academy 24815 Lahser Rd Southfield MI 48033 (248) 746-4370 |
8-8 | 2 | 47 |
| Vandenberg Elementary School 16100 Edwards Ave Southfield MI 48076 (248) 746-7377 |
KG-5 | 24 | 402 |