BGPS -- Battle Ground School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 700 teachers and instructors and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 19 schools managed by BGPS. The BGPS teacher salary information presented in the tables below are taken from several government sources 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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BGPS Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro local area. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $38,410 | $30,700-$47,980 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $83,910 | $41,140 - $119,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $88,170 | $50,060 - $126,970 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,320 | $61,710 - $106,590 |
| High School Teacher | $87,230 | $52,440 - $123,040 |
| PE Teacher | $54,930 | $30,960 - $93,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 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 are employed by BGPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,410 | $30,700-$47,980 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $90,770 | $61,320 - $129,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,620 | $36,910-$64,400 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $124,740 | $78,070 - $160,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $77,500 | $46,000 - $121,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 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 BGPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,665 | $20,270 |
| Administrators | $16,637 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Battle Ground School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BGPS. 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 BGPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 649 | 658 | 690 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 349 | 331 | 342 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 276 | 304 | 322 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 143 | 141 | 149 |
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 BGPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 319 | 319 | 329 |
| District Administrators | 19 | 21 | 18 |
| District Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 39 | 39 | 41 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 67 | 68 | 72 |
| Student Support Staff | 51 | 52 | 56 |
| Other Support Staff | 124 | 117 | 122 |
| Librarians | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 14 | 13 | 16 |
BGPS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, BGPS operates 19 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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