BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 200 teachers and 2,000 students enrolled at the 6 schools managed by BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. The BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT teacher salary information displayed in the tables below are obtained from several government agencies as listed 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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BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Teacher Salary Details
This table lists salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford 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 | $38,150 | $29,860-$49,110 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $63,400 | $42,330 - $78,300 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $66,810 | $47,380 - $79,830 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,230 | $46,180 - $78,420 |
| High School Teacher | $63,630 | $45,430 - $78,760 |
| PE Teacher | $53,510 | $28,050 - $84,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,870 | $46,650 - $79,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,440 | $26,520-$75,500 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,510 | $75,650 - $121,090 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,650 | $40,080 - $79,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, 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 BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,288 | $18,323 |
| Administrators | $15,556 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. 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 BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 215 | 212 | 214 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 131 | 127 | 131 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 70 | 72 | 70 |
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 | 124 | 89 | 82 |
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 BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 139 | 139 | 157 |
| District Support Staff | - | 16 | 15 |
| School Administrators | 21 | 10 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 12 | 15 |
| Student Support Staff | 36 | 22 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 42 | 75 | 86 |
BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford High School 20 Maplewood Ave Biddeford ME 04005 (207) 282-1596 |
9-12 | 57 | 787 |
| Biddeford Intermediate School 335 Hill St Biddeford ME 04005 (207) 282-5957 |
4-5 | 33 | 363 |
| Biddeford Middle School 25 Tiger Dr Biddeford ME 04005 (207) 282-6400 |
6-8 | 54 | 577 |
| Biddeford Primary School 320 Hill St Biddeford ME 04005 (207) 282-8285 |
1-3 | 44 | 533 |
| John F Kennedy Memorial School 64 West St Biddeford ME 04005 (207) 282-4134 |
KG-KG | 14 | 204 |