Watertown School District 14-4
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Watertown School District 14-4 manages 8 schools with more than 200 teachers. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of South Dakota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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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South Dakota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Dakota. 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 | $32,810 | $23,210-$47,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $47,280 | $38,260 - $56,670 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,390 | $38,600 - $59,450 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,230 | $38,890 - $59,460 |
| High School Teacher | $49,190 | $38,620 - $59,840 |
| PE Teacher | $45,790 | $28,750 - $68,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 South Dakota.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,540 | $39,070 - $59,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 state of South Dakota below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $61,670 | $37,660-$97,970 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $83,390 | $63,320 - $102,480 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $48,950 | $36,610 - $62,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 Watertown School District 14-4 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,981 | $10,977 |
| Administrators | $11,450 | $13,382 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Watertown School District 14-4 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Watertown School District 14-4. 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 Watertown School District 14-4 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 235 | 222 | 241 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 149 | 152 | 151 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 63 | 61 | 61 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 13 | - | 16 |
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 | 91 | 87 | 91 |
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 Watertown School District 14-4 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 155 | 155 | 161 |
| District Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 97 | 88 | 94 |
Watertown School District 14-4 Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Watertown School District 14-4 in the list 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:
- Waverly School District 14-5 (3 Schools)
- Castlewood School District 28-1 (4 Schools)
- Florence School District 14-1 (3 Schools)
- Henry School District 14-2 (3 Schools)
- Hamlin School District 28-3 (3 Schools)
Watertown School District 14-4 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary School 216 10th St Se Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6399 |
PK-KG | 8 | 69 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 1701 North Maple Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6390 |
KG-6 | 29 | 533 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 1100 13th St Ne Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6340 |
KG-6 | 29 | 521 |
| Mckinley Elementary School 5 12th St Sw Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6350 |
PK-6 | 23 | 360 |
| Mellette Elementary School 619 2nd St Nw Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6385 |
KG-6 | 21 | 336 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School 412 2nd St Se Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6360 |
KG-6 | 20 | 314 |
| Watertown High School 200 Ne 9th St Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6316 |
9-12 | 69 | 1,137 |
| Watertown Jr High School 601 11th St Ne Watertown SD 57201 (605) 882-6370 |
7-8 | 41 | 593 |