Fort Osage R-1 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Fort Osage R-1 School District has an estimated 5,000 students and 300 teachers. The Fort Osage R-1 School District teacher and administration salary information provided in the data tables below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Fort Osage R-1 School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City 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 | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,570 | $44,390 - $74,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,720 | $40,150 - $77,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,220 | $44,290 - $77,430 |
| High School Teacher | $59,650 | $40,450 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $48,340 | $19,250 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 details the average salary for special education teachers that work for Fort Osage R-1 School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,330 | $41,650 - $78,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,730 | $37,110-$68,360 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,650 | $66,440 - $132,120 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,650 | $36,710 - $77,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 Fort Osage R-1 School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,802 | $12,925 |
| Administrators | $23,023 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fort Osage R-1 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fort Osage R-1 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 Fort Osage R-1 School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 341 | 346 | 337 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 151 | 152 | 153 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 158 | 162 | 152 |
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 | 100 | 103 | 97 |
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 Fort Osage R-1 School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 243 | 243 | 261 |
| District Support Staff | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 203 | 156 | 179 |
| Librarians | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Fort Osage R-1 School District Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Fort Osage R-1 School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Fort Osage R-1 School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Buckner
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Elementary School 013 South Sibley Rd Buckner MO 64016 (816) 650-7300 |
KG-4 | 27 | 382 |
Teaching in Independence
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hills Elementary School 1911 North Blue Mills Rd Independence MO 64058 (816) 650-7440 |
KG-4 | 26 | 379 |
| Cler-Mont Elementary School 19009 Susquehanna Ridge Independence MO 64056 (816) 650-7350 |
KG-4 | 27 | 409 |
| Elm Grove Elementary School 18000 East Kentucky Rd Independence MO 64058 (816) 650-7400 |
KG-4 | 26 | 348 |
| Fire Prairie Middle School 24801 East 24 Hwy Independence MO 64058 (816) 650-7158 |
5-6 | 45 | 764 |
| Fort Osage High School 2101 North Twyman Rd Independence MO 64058 (816) 650-7063 |
9-12 | 79 | 1,493 |
| Indian Trails Elementary School 24300 East Bundschu Rd Independence MO 64058 (816) 650-7645 |
PK-4 | 25 | 356 |
| Osage Trail Middle School 2101 North Twyman Rd Independence MO 64058 (816) 650-7151 |
7-8 | 51 | 775 |