Taos Municipal Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 teachers and support staff and 3,000 students enrolled at the 10 schools operated by Taos Municipal Schools District. The tables below provide 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.
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New Mexico Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers that is sourced 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 details 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
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians 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 Taos Municipal Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,685 | $13,748 |
| Administrators | $9,347 | $8,768 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Taos Municipal Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Taos Municipal Schools 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 Taos Municipal Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 206 | 206 | 215 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 15 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 78 | 80 | 87 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 61 | 69 | 70 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 54 | 39 | 39 |
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 | 59 | 50 | 48 |
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 Taos Municipal Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 151 | 151 | 136 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 | 33 | 32 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 33 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 62 | 68 | 50 |
Taos Municipal Schools District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Taos Municipal Schools District oversees 10 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:
- Penasco Independent Schools District (3 Schools)
- Questa Independent Schools District (6 Schools)
- Mora Independent Schools District (4 Schools)
- Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools District (4 Schools)
- Cimarron Public Schools District (6 Schools)
Taos Municipal Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Arroyo Seco
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School 405 Hondo Seco Rd Arroyo Seco NM 87514 (505) 758-5202 |
KG-5 | 14 | 134 |
Teaching in El Prado
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anansi Charter School 57 Nm 230 El Prado NM 87529 (505) 758-5202 |
KG-5 | 9 | 118 |
Teaching in Ranchos De Taos
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos Charter School 1303 Paseo Del Canon East Ranchos De Taos NM 87557 (505) 758-5202 |
KG-8 | 15 | 215 |
Teaching in Ranchos Taos
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchos De Taos Elementary School 200 Sanders Ln Ranchos Taos NM 87557 (505) 758-5202 |
PK-5 | 36 | 475 |
Teaching in Taos
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Alternative School 522 Evergreen Ln Taos NM 87571 (505) 758-5202 |
7-12 | 4 | 29 |
| Enos Garcia Elementary School 305 Don Fernando Taos NM 87571 (505) 758-5202 |
PK-5 | 49 | 611 |
| Taos Cyber Magnet School 213 Paseo Del Canon Taos NM 87571 (505) 758-5202 |
9-12 | 1 | 20 |
| Taos High School 134 Cervantes Taos NM 87571 (505) 758-5202 |
9-12 | 42 | 762 |
| Taos Middle School 235 Paseo Del Canon Taos NM 87571 (505) 758-5202 |
6-8 | 37 | 536 |
| Vista Grande High School 111 Paseo Del Canon West Taos NM 87571 (505) 758-5202 |
9-12 | 7 | 73 |