Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 20 teachers and 300 students that are enrolled at the 4 schools operated by Wessington Springs School District 36-2. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of South Dakota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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South Dakota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Dakota. 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 | $32,810 | $23,210-$47,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $47,280 | $38,260 - $56,670 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,390 | $38,600 - $59,450 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,230 | $38,890 - $59,460 |
| High School Teacher | $49,190 | $38,620 - $59,840 |
| PE Teacher | $45,790 | $28,750 - $68,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 in South Dakota.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,540 | $39,070 - $59,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 South Dakota below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $61,670 | $37,660-$97,970 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $83,390 | $63,320 - $102,480 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $48,950 | $36,610 - $62,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 Wessington Springs School District 36-2 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,759 | $10,979 |
| Administrators | $43,000 | $13,382 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Wessington Springs School District 36-2. 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 Wessington Springs School District 36-2 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 28 | 22 | 25 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 12 | 13 | 12 |
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 Wessington Springs School District 36-2 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Other Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Wessington Springs School District 36-2 has 4 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Woonsocket School District 55-4 (2 Schools)
- Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 (3 Schools)
- White Lake School District 01-3 (3 Schools)
- Plankinton School District 01-1 (5 Schools)
- Huron School District 02-2 (7 Schools)
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Colony School 23064 365th Ave Wessington Springs SD 57382 (605) 539-1754 |
KG-8 | 3 | 41 |
| Wessington Springs Elementary School 904 2nd St Ne Wessington Springs SD 57382 (605) 539-1754 |
PK-6 | 13 | 177 |
| Wessington Springs High School 302 Dakota Ave North Wessington Springs SD 57382 (605) 539-9391 |
9-12 | 8 | 58 |
| Wessington Springs Middle School 904 2nd St Ne Wessington Springs SD 57382 (605) 539-9311 |
7-8 | 2 | 41 |