Walker County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 600 educators and nine thousand students enrolled at the 15 schools managed by Walker County School District. The Walker County School District district's salary details presented in the following tables are obtained from several government and organizational agencies 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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Walker County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Chattanooga 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 | $32,650 | $22,640-$47,920 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,520 | $37,580 - $68,900 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,870 | $39,880 - $70,830 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,850 | $44,720 - $70,820 |
| High School Teacher | $55,950 | $44,840 - $74,460 |
| PE Teacher | $48,250 | $21,250 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chattanooga, 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 Walker County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,480 | $37,070 - $73,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $91,110 | $61,790 - $121,550 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,750 | $33,280 - $77,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chattanooga, 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 Walker County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,501 | $16,683 |
| Administrators | $12,184 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Walker County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Walker 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 Walker County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 672 | 639 | 623 |
| Preschool Teachers | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 37 | 38 | 35 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 225 | 205 | 202 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 241 | 243 | 226 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 153 | 138 | 142 |
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 | 136 | 116 | 105 |
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 Walker County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 567 | 567 | 560 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 34 | 34 | 36 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 60 | 59 | 59 |
| Student Support Staff | 69 | 66 | 68 |
| Other Support Staff | 371 | 388 | 377 |
| Librarians | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Walker County School District Schools
We have listed the 15 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Walker County School 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:
- Trion City School District (3 Schools)
- Chickamauga City School District (3 Schools)
- Dade County School District (4 Schools)
- Chattooga County School District (6 Schools)
- Catoosa County School District (16 Schools)
Walker County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Chickamauga
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary School 2423 Johnson Rd Chickamauga GA 30707 (706) 375-9831 |
PK-5 | 45 | 671 |
Teaching in Flintstone
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Valley Elementary School 3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd Flintstone GA 30725 (706) 820-2511 |
PK-5 | 33 | 572 |
| New Chattanooga Valley Middle School 847 Allgood Rd Flintstone GA 30725 (706) 820-0735 |
6-8 | 42 | 519 |
Teaching in La Fayette
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Elementary School 87 South Burnt Mill Rd La Fayette GA 30728 (706) 638-2432 |
PK-5 | 33 | 462 |
| Lafayette High School 5178 Round Pond Rd La Fayette GA 30728 (706) 638-2342 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,239 |
| Lafayette Middle School 419 Rdrunner Blvd La Fayette GA 30728 (706) 638-6440 |
6-8 | 52 | 692 |
| Naomi Elementary School 4038 East Hwy 136 La Fayette GA 30728 (706) 638-2443 |
PK-5 | 27 | 424 |
| North Lafayette Elementary School 610 North Duke St La Fayette GA 30728 (706) 638-1869 |
PK-5 | 31 | 517 |
Teaching in Lookout Mountain
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyland Elementary School 1306 Lula Lake Rd Lookout Mountain GA 30750 (706) 820-1171 |
PK-5 | 17 | 228 |
Teaching in Rock Spring
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring Elementary School 372 Hwy 95 Rock Spring GA 30739 (706) 764-1383 |
PK-5 | 34 | 436 |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School 9858 North Hwy 27 Rock Spring GA 30739 (706) 375-1219 |
PK-8 | 31 | 478 |
Teaching in Rossville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School 2478 Happy Valley Rd Rossville GA 30741 (706) 820-9361 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,325 |
| Rossville Elementary School 1250 Wilson Rd Rossville GA 30741 (706) 866-5901 |
PK-5 | 37 | 544 |
| Rossville Middle School 316 Bull Dog Trl Rossville GA 30741 (706) 820-0638 |
6-8 | 47 | 593 |
| Stone Creek Elementary School 1600 Happy Valley Rd Rossville GA 30741 (706) 866-3600 |
PK-5 | 29 | 469 |