WSSD -- West Shore School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
West Shore School District has over 8,000 students and 500 teachers and support staff. The West Shore School District teacher and administration salary data displayed in the following tables are gathered from several government agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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WSSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the York-Hanover 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 Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,480 | $54,800 - $93,160 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,000 | $52,070 - $91,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $74,290 | $52,690 - $97,190 |
| High School Teacher | $76,330 | $50,590 - $100,880 |
| PE Teacher | $44,980 | $21,830 - $79,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: York-Hanover, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by WSSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $73,730 | $48,720 - $90,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: York-Hanover, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the York-Hanover area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $108,540 | $80,640 - $134,050 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,510 | $41,240 - $94,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: York-Hanover, 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 West Shore School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,789 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $20,938 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Shore School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Shore School 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 West Shore School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 551 | 522 | 491 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 17 | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 233 | 222 | 218 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 242 | 226 | 197 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 57 | 56 | 57 |
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 | 113 | 113 | 99 |
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 West Shore School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 366 | 366 | 285 |
| District Support Staff | 29 | 29 | 24 |
| School Administrators | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 | 29 | 27 |
| Other Support Staff | 252 | 252 | 209 |
| Guidance Counselors | 24 | 21 | 20 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 14 | 13 |
West Shore School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, West Shore School District oversees 16 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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- Central Dauphin School District (19 Schools)
- Harrisburg City School District (16 Schools)
West Shore School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Camp Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Middle School 4225 Gettysburg Rd Camp Hill PA 17011 (717) 761-1500 |
6-8 | 39 | 534 |
| Cedar Cliff High School 1301 Carlisle Rd Camp Hill PA 17011 (717) 737-8654 |
9-12 | 83 | 1,268 |
| Highland Elementary School 1325 Carlisle Rd Camp Hill PA 17011 (717) 901-9860 |
KG-5 | 27 | 501 |
| Lower Allen Elementary School 4100 Old Gettysburg Rd Camp Hill PA 17011 (717) 761-8415 |
KG-2 | 11 | 190 |
Teaching in Etters
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Elementary School 2055 Old Trail Rd Etters PA 17319 (717) 938-2111 |
KG-5 | 26 | 358 |
| Red Mill Elementary School 700 Red Mill Rd Etters PA 17319 (717) 938-3778 |
KG-5 | 34 | 583 |
Teaching in Lemoyne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights Elementary School 531 Walnut St Lemoyne PA 17043 (717) 761-8040 |
KG-5 | 29 | 427 |
Teaching in Lewisberry
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Middle School 535 Fishing Creek Rd Lewisberry PA 17339 (717) 932-1295 |
6-8 | 47 | 715 |
| Fishing Creek Elementary School 510 Fishing Creek Rd Lewisberry PA 17339 (717) 938-6565 |
KG-5 | 25 | 493 |
| Red Land High School 560 Fishing Creek Rd Lewisberry PA 17339 (717) 938-6561 |
9-12 | 67 | 1,135 |
Teaching in Mechanicsburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmoyne Elementary School 1225 Rossmoyne Rd Mechanicsburg PA 17055 (717) 697-8578 |
3-5 | 13 | 181 |
Teaching in New Cumberland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School 480 Lewisberry Rd New Cumberland PA 17070 (717) 774-2970 |
KG-5 | 15 | 257 |
| Hillside Elementary School 516 7th St New Cumberland PA 17070 (717) 774-1321 |
KG-5 | 35 | 612 |
| New Cumberland Ms 331 8th St New Cumberland PA 17070 (717) 774-0162 |
6-8 | 41 | 573 |