CDSD -- Central Dauphin School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) operates 19 schools with more than 700 teachers and support staff. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD). The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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CDSD Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Harrisburg-Carlisle 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $62,950 | $46,590 - $78,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,350 | $45,980 - $79,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,520 | $50,050 - $95,750 |
| High School Teacher | $69,400 | $50,260 - $89,900 |
| PE Teacher | $48,290 | $20,590 - $83,340 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for CDSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,490 | $48,560 - $80,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Harrisburg-Carlisle area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $102,870 | $76,040 - $129,810 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,770 | $43,570 - $81,290 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,337 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $21,953 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Central Dauphin School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Central Dauphin School District (CDSD). 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 Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 791 | 739 | 758 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 357 | 342 | 360 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 394 | 354 | 354 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 21 | 24 | 25 |
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 | 127 | 127 | 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 Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 305 | 305 | 205 |
| District Support Staff | 25 | 25 | 22 |
| School Administrators | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 50 | 50 | 45 |
| Other Support Staff | 149 | 149 | 94 |
| Librarians | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) manages 19 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Susquehanna Township School District (4 Schools)
- Steelton-Highspire School District (2 Schools)
- Harrisburg City School District (16 Schools)
- Lower Dauphin School District (8 Schools)
- Middletown Area School District (5 Schools)
Central Dauphin School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Dauphin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Paxton Elementary School 931 Peters Mountain Rd Dauphin PA 17018 (717) 921-8951 |
KG-5 | 21 | 312 |
Teaching in Harrisburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin East High School 626 Rutherford Rd Harrisburg PA 17109 (717) 541-1662 |
9-12 | 104 | 1,364 |
| Central Dauphin East Middle School 628 Rutherford Rd Harrisburg PA 17109 (717) 545-4703 |
6-8 | 49 | 651 |
| Central Dauphin High School 437 Piketown Rd Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 703-5360 |
9-12 | 114 | 1,708 |
| Central Dauphin Middle School 4600 Locust Ln Harrisburg PA 17109 (717) 540-4606 |
6-8 | 48 | 711 |
| Chamber Hill Elementary School 6450 Chambers Hill Rd Harrisburg PA 17111 (717) 561-1655 |
KG-5 | 16 | 215 |
| Lawnton Elementary School 4400 Franklin St Harrisburg PA 17111 (717) 558-9430 |
KG-5 | 19 | 226 |
| Linglestown Elementary School 1044 North Mountain Rd Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 657-3211 |
KG-5 | 24 | 372 |
| Linglestown Middle School 1200 North Mountain Rd Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 657-3060 |
6-8 | 45 | 663 |
| Mountain View Elementary School 400 Gibbel Rd Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 657-8585 |
KG-5 | 25 | 377 |
| North Side Elementary School 4520 Devonshire Rd Harrisburg PA 17109 (717) 657-3201 |
KG-5 | 37 | 548 |
| Paxtang Elementary School 3530 Rutherford St Harrisburg PA 17111 (717) 561-1781 |
KG-5 | 17 | 230 |
| Paxtonia Elementary School 6135 Jonestown Rd Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 657-3202 |
KG-5 | 39 | 635 |
| Phillips Elementary School 100 Oakmont Rd Harrisburg PA 17109 (717) 657-3203 |
KG-5 | 24 | 366 |
| Rutherford Elementary School 6500 Clearfield St Harrisburg PA 17111 (717) 561-1990 |
KG-5 | 27 | 433 |
| South Side Elementary School 4525 Union Deposit Rd Harrisburg PA 17111 (717) 657-3204 |
KG-5 | 37 | 583 |
| West Hanover Elementary School 7740 Manor Dr Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 657-3210 |
KG-5 | 26 | 472 |
Teaching in Steelton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swatara Middle School 1101 Highland St Steelton PA 17113 (717) 939-9363 |
6-8 | 43 | 566 |
| Tri-Community Elementary School 255 Cypress St Steelton PA 17113 (717) 939-9591 |
KG-5 | 31 | 405 |