Cheshire Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 300 teachers and support staff and 5,000 students enrolled at the 8 schools managed by Cheshire Public Schools. The tables below provide teacher salaries at Cheshire Public Schools. The data has been obtained through 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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Cheshire Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk 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 | $40,500 | $29,780-$50,180 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $93,590 | $59,930 - $141,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,020 | $49,410 - $133,420 |
| Middle School Teacher | $90,750 | $51,080 - $128,730 |
| High School Teacher | $87,710 | $49,520 - $131,040 |
| PE Teacher | $61,780 | $31,200 - $106,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers that work for Cheshire Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,500 | $29,780-$50,180 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $87,090 | $50,350 - $113,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $66,440 | $39,030-$103,910 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $150,250 | $85,340 - $201,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $77,610 | $44,030 - $111,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Cheshire Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cheshire Public Schools. 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 Cheshire Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 325 | 336 | 331 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 205 | 212 | 207 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 104 | 106 | 105 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Teaching Assistants | 129 | 127 | 138 |
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 Cheshire Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 229 | 229 | 119 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 142 | 147 | 146 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 11 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Cheshire Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Cheshire Public Schools in the list 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:
- Wallingford School District (15 Schools)
- Regional School District 16 (5 Schools)
- Meriden Board of Education (12 Schools)
- Southington School District (11 Schools)
- Naugatuck Public School (11 Schools)
Cheshire Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman School 38 Country Club Rd Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 272-3591 |
1-6 | 22 | 298 |
| Cheshire High School 525 South Main St Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 250-2511 |
9-12 | 104 | 1,538 |
| Darcey School 1686 Waterbury Rd Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 272-3577 |
PK-KG | 20 | 293 |
| Dodd Middle School 100 Park Place Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 272-3249 |
7-8 | 56 | 747 |
| Doolittle School 735 Cornwall Ave Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 272-3549 |
1-6 | 38 | 529 |
| Highland School 490 Highland Ave Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 272-0335 |
1-6 | 52 | 740 |
| Humiston School 30 Spring St Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 250-2442 |
9-12 | 5 | 20 |
| Norton School 414 North Brooksvale Rd Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 272-7283 |
1-6 | 32 | 429 |