BCS -- Blount County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 700 teachers are employed at Blount County Schools. The Blount County Schools administration and teacher salary figures displayed in the following tables are obtained from several sources as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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BCS Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Knoxville 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,690 | $22,010-$50,640 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,370 | $40,890 - $61,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,350 | $45,680 - $62,130 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,680 | $46,840 - $62,900 |
| High School Teacher | $56,940 | $47,570 - $75,180 |
| PE Teacher | $64,130 | $20,210 - $137,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 and ranges for special education teachers that work for BCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,420 | $46,540 - $65,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 Knoxville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,570 | $40,990-$70,260 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $88,620 | $62,850 - $107,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,030 | $38,260 - $65,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Knoxville, 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 Blount County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,297 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $15,145 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Blount County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Blount County Schools. 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 Blount County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 737 | 744 | 718 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 46 | 53 | 50 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 450 | 450 | 442 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 202 | 203 | 190 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 28 | 27 | 25 |
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 | 315 | 318 | 299 |
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 Blount County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 412 | 412 | 400 |
| School Administrators | 38 | 39 | 38 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 55 | 53 | 52 |
| Other Support Staff | 316 | 315 | 306 |
| Librarians | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| Guidance Counselors | 30 | 32 | 30 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Blount County Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Blount County Schools oversees 20 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:
- Maryville City Schools (7 Schools)
- Alcoa City School District (3 Schools)
- Knox County Schools (89 Schools)
- WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (3 Schools)
- Lenoir City Schools (3 Schools)
Blount County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Friendsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendsville Elementary School 210 East 4th Av Friendsville TN 37777 (865) 980-1252 |
KG-5 | 12 | 238 |
| Union Grove Elementary School 330 South Old Grey Ridge Rd Friendsville TN 37737 (865) 980-1515 |
PK-5 | 28 | 350 |
| William Blount Middle School 334 South Old Grey Ridge Rd Friendsville TN 37737 (865) 980-1320 |
6-8 | 43 | 775 |
Teaching in Louisville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Settlements Elementary School 3105 Miser Station Rd Louisville TN 37777 (865) 983-6644 |
PK-5 | 25 | 357 |
Teaching in Maryville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Elementary School 915 Huffstetler Rd Maryville TN 37803 (865) 980-1490 |
PK-5 | 37 | 564 |
| Carpenters Middle School 920 Huffstetler Rd Maryville TN 37803 (865) 980-1414 |
6-8 | 42 | 705 |
| Eagleton Elementary School 708 Sam Houston School Rd Maryville TN 37804 (865) 980-1455 |
PK-5 | 36 | 464 |
| Eagleton Middle School 2610 Cinema Dr Maryville TN 37804 (865) 982-3211 |
6-8 | 29 | 379 |
| Fairview Elementary School 2130 Old Niles Ferry Maryville TN 37803 (865) 982-0630 |
PK-5 | 22 | 312 |
| Heritage High School 3741 East Lamar Alex Parkway Maryville TN 37804 (865) 984-8110 |
9-12 | 92 | 1,535 |
| Heritage Middle School 3737 East Lamar Alex Parkway Maryville TN 37804 (865) 980-1300 |
6-8 | 45 | 843 |
| Lanier Elementary School 6006 Lanier Rd Maryville TN 37742 (865) 980-1051 |
PK-5 | 27 | 430 |
| Mary Blount Elementary School 131 South Old Glory Rd Maryville TN 37801 (865) 980-1430 |
PK-5 | 43 | 596 |
| Montvale Elementary School 3128 Montvale Rd Maryville TN 37803 (865) 983-2666 |
KG-5 | 25 | 360 |
| Porter Elementary School 4520 Wildwood Springs Rd Maryville TN 37804 (865) 983-4071 |
KG-5 | 23 | 304 |
| William Blount High School 219 County Farm Rd Maryville TN 37801 (865) 984-5500 |
9-12 | 93 | 1,722 |
Teaching in Rockford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Elementary School 3728 Williams Mill Rd Rockford TN 37853 (865) 982-1415 |
PK-5 | 29 | 436 |
Teaching in Seymour
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Elementary School 1535 Burnett Station Rd Seymour TN 37865 (865) 980-1570 |
KG-5 | 23 | 409 |
Teaching in Townsend
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Elementary School 140 Tiger Dr Townsend TN 37882 (865) 980-1202 |
KG-5 | 10 | 127 |
Teaching in Walland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walland Elementary School 247 East Millers Cove Rd Walland TN 37886 (865) 983-2801 |
KG-5 | 22 | 309 |