Smyrna School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 300 teachers are employed at Smyrna School District. The Smyrna School District administration and teacher salary details displayed in the tables below are gathered from several government sources 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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Smyrna School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Dover 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 | $27,550 | $22,620-$33,970 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,340 | $39,680 - $75,360 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,440 | $42,980 - $78,770 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,640 | $46,070 - $77,490 |
| High School Teacher | $65,670 | $48,090 - $78,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, 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 Smyrna School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,600 | $47,760 - $78,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Dover area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $52,700 | $36,260-$85,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,870 | $102,940 - $127,210 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $40,150 - $81,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, 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 Smyrna School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Delaware | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,334 | $25,704 |
| Administrators | $35,037 | $31,284 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Smyrna School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Smyrna 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 Smyrna School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 314 | 305 | 320 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | 28 | 26 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 150 | 132 | 149 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 139 | 143 | 144 |
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 | 56 | 52 | 53 |
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 Smyrna School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 174 | 174 | 193 |
| District Administrators | - | 16 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 8 | 18 | 18 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Student Support Staff | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 105 | 105 | 122 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Smyrna School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Smyrna School District operates 9 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:
- Capital School District (12 Schools)
- Appoquinimink School District (16 Schools)
- Caesar Rodney School District (15 Schools)
- Lake Forest School District (7 Schools)
- Colonial School District (15 Schools)
Smyrna School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Clayton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Elementary School 510 West Main St Clayton DE 19938 (302) 653-8587 |
KG-4 | 30 | 490 |
| Clayton Intermediate School 86 Sorrento Dr Clayton DE 19938 (302) 653-4512 |
5-6 | 19 | 448 |
Teaching in Smyrna
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore (john Bassett) School 20 West Frazier St Smyrna DE 19977 (302) 659-6297 |
5-6 | 27 | 417 |
| North Smyrna Elementary School 365 North Main St Smyrna DE 19977 (302) 653-8589 |
PK-6 | 32 | 485 |
| Smyrna Elementary School 121 South School Ln Smyrna DE 19977 (302) 653-8588 |
KG-4 | 31 | 518 |
| Smyrna High School 500 Duck Creek Parkway Smyrna DE 19977 (302) 653-8581 |
9-12 | 97 | 1,452 |
| Smyrna Middle School 700 Duck Creek Parkway Smyrna DE 19977 (302) 653-8584 |
6-8 | 54 | 831 |
| Sunnyside Elementary School 123 Rabbit Chase Rd Smyrna DE 19977 (302) 653-8580 |
KG-4 | 30 | 589 |