Jackson County Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Jackson County Schools District has more than four thousand students and 200 teachers. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of North Carolina, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced 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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North Carolina Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of North Carolina. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $48,570 | $35,560 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,560 | $37,980 - $60,530 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,450 | $38,070 - $61,710 |
| High School Teacher | $51,570 | $38,650 - $62,000 |
| PE Teacher | $60,150 | $24,030 - $89,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, 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 North Carolina.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,250 | $37,670 - $64,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, 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 for the state of North Carolina below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,850 | $60,000 - $103,570 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $35,070 - $65,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of North Carolina, 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 Jackson County Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,319 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $12,830 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jackson County Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jackson County Schools 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 Jackson County Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 243 | 249 | 247 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 150 | 154 | 155 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 75 | 76 | 74 |
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 | 74 | 71 | 61 |
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 Jackson County Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 175 | 175 | 179 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 29 | 27 | 34 |
| Other Support Staff | 80 | 87 | 83 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Jackson County Schools District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Jackson County Schools District 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:
- Swain County Schools District (5 Schools)
- Haywood County Schools (North Carolina) (16 Schools)
- Macon County Schools (11 Schools)
- Transylvania County Schools District (9 Schools)
- Graham County Schools District (3 Schools)
Jackson County Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cashiers
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge School 95 Bobcat Dr Cashiers NC 28717 (828) 743-2646 |
KG-6 | 15 | 165 |
| Blue Ridge Virtual Early College School 95 Bobcat Dr Cashiers NC 28717 (828) 743-2646 |
7-12 | 11 | 162 |
Teaching in Cullowhee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullowhee Valley School 240 Wisdom Dr Cullowhee NC 28723 (828) 293-5667 |
KG-8 | 44 | 597 |
Teaching in Sylva
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School 251 Big Orange Way Sylva NC 28779 (828) 586-2819 |
KG-8 | 47 | 774 |
| Jackson County Early College School 404 College Dr Sylva NC 28779 (828) 339-4499 |
9-12 | 4 | 129 |
| Jackson County School of Alternative 3770 Skyland Dr Sylva NC 28779 (828) 586-4328 |
KG-12 | 14 | 88 |
| Scotts Creek Elementary School 516 Parris Branch Sylva NC 28779 (828) 631-2740 |
KG-8 | 29 | 485 |
| Smoky Mountain High School 100 Smoky Mountain Dr Sylva NC 28779 (828) 586-2177 |
9-12 | 57 | 822 |
Teaching in Whittier
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey Mountain Elementary School 884 Us Hwy 441n Whittier NC 28789 (828) 497-5535 |
KG-8 | 27 | 427 |