Dorchester County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 400 teachers and instructors are employed at Dorchester County School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Maryland, 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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Maryland Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Maryland. 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 | $41,810 | $28,190-$73,020 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,750 | $43,410 - $100,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $70,660 | $48,600 - $99,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,950 | $48,430 - $100,630 |
| High School Teacher | $73,730 | $49,230 - $102,030 |
| PE Teacher | $62,060 | $27,530 - $106,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, 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 in Maryland.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,650 | $46,330 - $102,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Maryland below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,360 | $34,960-$82,400 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $123,660 | $82,590 - $160,500 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,240 | $46,410 - $103,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, 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 Dorchester County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,749 | $29,460 |
| Administrators | $24,137 | $26,436 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dorchester County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 377 | 375 | 372 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 190 | 189 | 190 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 159 | 160 | 156 |
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 | 67 | 72 | 72 |
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 Dorchester County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 225 | 225 | 234 |
| District Administrators | 23 | 22 | 26 |
| District Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 115 | 117 | 121 |
| Librarians | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Dorchester County School District Schools
We have listed the 13 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Dorchester County School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Talbot County Public Schools (8 Schools)
- CarOnline County Public Schools (10 Schools)
- Calvert County Public Schools (26 Schools)
- Wicomico County Public Schools (25 Schools)
- Queen Anne's County High School (14 Schools)
Dorchester County School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Cambridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School 2475 Cambridge Beltway Cambridge MD 21613 (410) 228-9224 |
9-12 | 56 | 783 |
| Choptank Elementary School 1103 Mace's Ln Cambridge MD 21613 (410) 228-4950 |
PK-5 | 31 | 409 |
| Maces Lane Middle School 1101 Mace's Ln Cambridge MD 21613 (410) 228-2111 |
6-8 | 40 | 506 |
| Maple Elementary School 5225 Egypt Rd Cambridge MD 21613 (410) 228-8577 |
PK-5 | 33 | 436 |
| Sandy Hill Elementary School 1503 Glasgow Rd Cambridge MD 21613 (410) 228-7978 |
PK-5 | 39 | 527 |
Teaching in Church Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dorchester School 3485 Church Creek Rd Church Creek MD 21622 (410) 397-3434 |
PK-8 | 16 | 192 |
Teaching in Hurlock
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurlock Elementary School 301 Charles St Hurlock MD 21643 (410) 943-3303 |
PK-5 | 33 | 480 |
| North Dorchester High School 5875 Cloverdale Rd Hurlock MD 21643 (410) 943-4511 |
9-12 | 39 | 490 |
| North Dorchester Middle School 5745 Cloverdale Rd Hurlock MD 21643 (410) 943-3322 |
6-8 | 29 | 432 |
Teaching in Secretary
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Elementary School 155 Main St Secretary MD 21664 (410) 943-3588 |
PK-5 | 21 | 330 |
Teaching in Vienna
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Elementary School 4905 Ocean Gateway Vienna MD 21869 (410) 376-3151 |
PK-5 | 14 | 181 |