Amherst Central School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Amherst Central School District manages 4 schools with over 300 teachers. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at Amherst Central School District. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Amherst Central School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Buffalo-Niagara Falls and surrounding areas. 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 | $41,150 | $28,110-$62,200 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,230 | $45,330 - $100,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,630 | $40,110 - $102,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,010 | $47,120 - $100,740 |
| High School Teacher | $79,990 | $48,530 - $101,100 |
| PE Teacher | $56,640 | $29,910 - $92,750 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Buffalo-Niagara Falls, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Amherst Central School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,150 | $28,110-$62,200 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $67,760 | $47,230 - $100,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Buffalo-Niagara Falls, 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 for the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,820 | $38,300-$77,420 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $109,870 | $56,400 - $152,370 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,300 | $35,030 - $98,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Buffalo-Niagara Falls, 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 Amherst Central School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,082 | $40,914 |
| Administrators | $29,355 | $36,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Amherst Central School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Amherst Central 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 Amherst Central School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 260 | 258 | 263 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 19 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 123 | 114 | 118 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 122 | 123 | 125 |
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 | 87 | 88 | 87 |
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 Amherst Central School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 138 | 138 | 137 |
| District Support Staff | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 76 | 77 | 73 |
Amherst Central School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Amherst Central School District oversees 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:
- Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (3 Schools)
- Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District (4 Schools)
- Cheektowaga Central School District (4 Schools)
- Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District (13 Schools)
- Sweet Home Central School District (6 Schools)
Amherst Central School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Central High School 4301 Main St Amherst NY 14226 (716) 362-8100 |
9-12 | 80 | 779 |
| Amherst Middle School 55 Kings Hwy Amherst NY 14226 (716) 362-7100 |
6-8 | 61 | 687 |
| Smallwood Drive School 300 Smallwood Dr Amherst NY 14226 (716) 362-2100 |
KG-5 | 53 | 735 |
| Windermere Blvd School 291 Windermere Blvd Amherst NY 14226 (716) 362-4100 |
PK-5 | 63 | 720 |