DCSD -- Dubuque Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 800 educators and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 18 schools managed by DCSD. The DCSD administration and teacher salary data displayed below are obtained from several government agencies as listed 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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DCSD Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Dubuque 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 | $34,080 | $21,390-$58,690 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,070 | $37,550 - $74,450 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,840 | $36,650 - $76,380 |
| High School Teacher | $61,590 | $39,510 - $77,180 |
| PE Teacher | $45,470 | $20,690 - $75,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dubuque, 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 DCSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,880 | $41,780 - $83,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dubuque, 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 for the Dubuque area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $43,200 | $30,120-$59,310 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,370 | $64,450 - $141,840 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,490 | $34,450 - $74,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dubuque, 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 DCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,947 | $14,421 |
| Administrators | $19,808 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dubuque Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by DCSD. 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 DCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 754 | 791 | 788 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 22 | 20 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 63 | 66 | 65 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 464 | 488 | 476 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 209 | 215 | 228 |
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 | 5 | 8 | 27 |
| Teaching Assistants | 337 | 331 | 334 |
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 DCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 405 | 405 | 429 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 38 | 36 | 42 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 47 | 44 | 47 |
| Student Support Staff | 36 | 38 | 42 |
| Other Support Staff | 246 | 249 | 257 |
| Guidance Counselors | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 31 |
DCSD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, DCSD has 18 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:
- Western Dubuque Community School District (9 Schools)
- Bellevue Community School District (2 Schools)
- Andrew Community School District (2 Schools)
- Clayton Ridge Community School District (5 Schools)
- Monticello Community School District (4 Schools)
Dubuque Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Elementary School 605 Lincoln Ave Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-3300 |
PK-5 | 31 | 290 |
| Bryant Elementary School 1280 Rush St Dubuque IA 52003 (563) 552-3400 |
KG-5 | 20 | 266 |
| Carver Elementary School 2007 Radford Rd Dubuque IA 52002 (563) 552-4500 |
PK-5 | 34 | 585 |
| Dubuque High School 1800 Clarke Dr Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-5500 |
9-12 | 111 | 1,641 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School 3170 Spring Valley Rd Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-3500 |
PK-5 | 38 | 546 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School 2001 Radford Rd Dubuque IA 52002 (563) 552-5000 |
6-8 | 74 | 1,104 |
| Fulton Elementary School 2540 Central Ave Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-3650 |
PK-5 | 29 | 287 |
| George Washington Middle School 51 North Grandview Ave Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-4800 |
6-8 | 48 | 666 |
| Hempstead High School 3715 Pennsylvania Ave Dubuque IA 52002 (563) 552-5200 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,645 |
| Hoover Elementary School 3259 St Anne Dr Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-3700 |
KG-5 | 20 | 317 |
| Irving Elementary School 2520 Pennsylvania Ave Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-3800 |
PK-5 | 37 | 563 |
| John Kennedy Elementary School 2135 Woodland Dubuque IA 52002 (563) 552-3900 |
KG-5 | 37 | 558 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 555 Nevada St Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-4050 |
PK-5 | 28 | 287 |
| Marshall Elementary School 1450 Rhomberg Ave Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-4100 |
PK-5 | 24 | 319 |
| Prescott Elementary School 1151 White St Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-4200 |
PK-5 | 34 | 281 |
| Sageville Elementary School 12015 Sherrill Rd Dubuque IA 52002 (563) 552-4300 |
PK-5 | 22 | 282 |
| Table Mound Elementary School 100 Tower Dr Dubuque IA 52003 (563) 552-4400 |
PK-5 | 30 | 466 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School 1105 Althauser Ave Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 552-4700 |
6-8 | 48 | 568 |