Dorchester School District Two
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 1000 teachers and instructors and 20,000 students enrolled at the 21 schools managed by Dorchester School District Two. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at Dorchester School District Two. The data has been gathered through 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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Dorchester School District Two Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville 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 | $33,490 | $22,710-$47,450 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,210 | $40,350 - $78,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,430 | $39,450 - $77,550 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,100 | $43,730 - $80,000 |
| High School Teacher | $57,920 | $43,200 - $75,490 |
| PE Teacher | $56,850 | $22,080 - $87,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers who work for Dorchester School District Two and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,460 | $46,360 - $76,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 and support staff for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,280 | $31,240-$97,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $97,920 | $63,030 - $130,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,800 | $35,400 - $78,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, 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 School District Two is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,968 | $13,885 |
| Administrators | $34,000 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dorchester School District Two Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dorchester School District Two. 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 School District Two per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,355 | 1,445 | 1,442 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 68 | 72 | 74 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 902 | 946 | 944 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 373 | 415 | 411 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 57 | 80 | 75 |
| Teaching Assistants | 181 | 209 | 208 |
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 School District Two are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 195 | 195 | 200 |
| District Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| School Administrators | 73 | 72 | 75 |
| Student Support Staff | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Librarians | 24 | 22 | 23 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 22 | 23 |
| Guidance Counselors | 53 | 55 | 56 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Dorchester School District Two Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Dorchester School District Two operates 21 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:
- Berkeley County School District (40 Schools)
- Charleston County School District (80 Schools)
- Dorchester County School District 04 (6 Schools)
- Colleton County High School (10 Schools)
- Orangeburg County School District 03 (8 Schools)
Dorchester School District Two Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Ladson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph R. Pye Elementary 9701 Patriot Blvd Ladson SC 29456 (843) 695-2979 |
PK-5 | 53 | 815 |
| Oakbrook Elementary School 306 Old Fort Dr Ladson SC 29456 (843) 821-1165 |
PK-5 | 49 | 806 |
| Oakbrook Middle School 286 Old Fort Rd Ladson SC 29456 (843) 873-9750 |
6-8 | 57 | 973 |
Teaching in North Charleston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest Elementary School 8640 River Oaks Dr North Charleston SC 29420 (843) 695-2460 |
PK-5 | 54 | 905 |
| Fort Dorchester High School 8500 Patriot Blvd North Charleston SC 29420 (843) 760-4450 |
9-12 | 120 | 2,021 |
| River Oaks Middle School 8642 River Oaks Dr North Charleston SC 29420 (843) 695-2470 |
6-8 | 57 | 1,023 |
| Windsor Hill Elementary School 8600 William Moultrie Dr North Charleston SC 29420 (843) 760-9820 |
PK-5 | 56 | 806 |
Teaching in Summerville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Middle School 500 Bryan St Summerville SC 29483 (843) 873-3890 |
6-8 | 54 | 923 |
| Ashley Ridge High School 9800 Delemar Hwy Summerville SC 29485 (843) 695-4900 |
9-12 | 117 | 2,142 |
| Beech Hill Elementary School 1001 Beech Hill Rd Summerville SC 29485 (843) 821-3970 |
PK-5 | 70 | 1,232 |
| Charles B Dubose Middle School 1005 Dubose School Rd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 875-7012 |
6-8 | 59 | 1,055 |
| Flowertown Elementary School 20 King Charles Circle Summerville SC 29485 (843) 871-7400 |
PK-5 | 64 | 1,037 |
| Fort Dorchester Elementary School 5201 Old Glory Ln Summerville SC 29485 (843) 832-5550 |
PK-5 | 65 | 1,166 |
| Gregg Middle School 500 Green Wave Blvd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 871-3150 |
6-8 | 59 | 1,104 |
| Knightsville Elementary School 847 Orangeburg Rd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 873-4851 |
PK-5 | 78 | 1,373 |
| Newington Elementary School 10 King Charles Circle Summerville SC 29485 (843) 871-3230 |
PK-5 | 51 | 808 |
| Rollings Middle School of the Arts 815 South Main St Summerville SC 29483 (843) 873-3610 |
6-8 | 37 | 666 |
| Spann Elementary School 901 John Mckissick Way Summerville SC 29483 (843) 873-3050 |
PK-5 | 56 | 806 |
| Summerville Elementary School 835 South Main St Summerville SC 29483 (843) 873-2372 |
PK-5 | 50 | 750 |
| Summerville High School 1101 Boone Hill Rd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 873-6460 |
9-12 | 155 | 2,824 |
| William M Reeves Elementary School 1003 Dubose School Rd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 695-2450 |
PK-5 | 63 | 1,099 |