Southeast Polk Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 400 teachers and 7,000 students enrolled at the 11 schools operated by SEP. The SEP school district salary information provided below are gathered from several government sources as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SEP Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines 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 | $31,520 | $22,340-$46,330 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,260 | $40,920 - $81,800 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,370 | $37,890 - $89,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,710 | $46,810 - $102,970 |
| High School Teacher | $66,660 | $48,100 - $82,300 |
| PE Teacher | $40,730 | $19,080 - $72,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 SEP and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,520 | $22,340-$46,330 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,160 | $45,120 - $81,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Des Moines-West Des Moines area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,930 | $31,160-$81,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,160 | $69,920 - $155,350 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,030 | $42,520 - $94,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 SEP is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,349 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $23,863 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southeast Polk Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SEP. 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 SEP per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 405 | 403 | 410 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 247 | 242 | 249 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 114 | 114 | 113 |
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 | 116 | 116 | 122 |
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 SEP are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 224 | 224 | 212 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 21 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Student Support Staff | 27 | 23 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 134 | 125 | 118 |
| Guidance Counselors | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 18 |
SEP Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is operated by SEP 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:
- Bondurant-Farrar Community School District (3 Schools)
- Carlisle Community School District (4 Schools)
- Saydel Community School District (3 Schools)
- Des Moines Public Schools (61 Schools)
- Colfax-Mingo Community School District (3 Schools)
Southeast Polk Community School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Altoona
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Elementary School 301 6th St Sw Altoona IA 50009 (515) 967-3771 |
PK-6 | 23 | 400 |
| Centennial Elementary School 910 7th Ave Se Altoona IA 50009 (515) 967-2109 |
PK-5 | 30 | 479 |
| Clay Elementary School 3200 First Ave South Altoona IA 50009 (515) 967-4198 |
PK-5 | 26 | 477 |
| Willowbrook Elementary School 300 17th Ave Sw Altoona IA 50009 (515) 967-7512 |
PK-5 | 33 | 511 |
Teaching in Des Moines
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Elementary School 4401 East 46th St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 262-3197 |
PK-5 | 33 | 597 |
Teaching in Mitchellville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchellville Elementary School 308 Elm Ave Nw Mitchellville IA 50169 (515) 967-4274 |
PK-5 | 15 | 174 |
Teaching in Pleasant Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Mile Elementary School 670 Se 68th St Pleasant Hill IA 50327 (515) 265-1972 |
KG-5 | 31 | 510 |
| Southeast Polk High School 7945 Ne University Ave Pleasant Hill IA 50327 (515) 967-6631 |
9-12 | 113 | 1,994 |
| Southeast Polk Junior High School 8325 Ne University Ave Pleasant Hill IA 50327 (515) 967-5509 |
7-8 | 57 | 1,008 |
| Spring Creek - 6th Grade 8031 Ne University Ave Pleasant Hill IA 50327 (515) 967-5533 |
6-6 | 33 | 506 |
Teaching in Runnells
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runnells Elementary School 6575 Se 116th St Runnells IA 50237 (515) 966-2068 |
KG-5 | 16 | 233 |