Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 teachers and instructors and 7,000 students that are enrolled at the 13 schools managed by Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee). The Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) faculty and staff salary figures displayed below are obtained from several sources as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Morristown local 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Middle School Teacher | $54,320 | $47,860 - $60,520 |
| High School Teacher | $58,100 | $48,010 - $77,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Morristown, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Morristown area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,150 | $62,240 - $114,110 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $48,610 | $34,470 - $61,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Morristown, 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 Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,413 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $12,368 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee). 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 Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 484 | 477 | 476 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 35 | 33 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 279 | 270 | 275 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 143 | 145 | 142 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 18 | 19 | 17 |
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 | 136 | 139 | 150 |
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 Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 272 | 272 | 375 |
| School Administrators | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 39 | 37 | 41 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 239 | 191 | 290 |
| Librarians | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 23 | 23 | 25 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) manages 13 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:
- Cocke County High School (12 Schools)
- Sevier County School System (29 Schools)
- Hamblen County School District (18 Schools)
- Grainger County School District (9 Schools)
- WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (3 Schools)
Jefferson County Public Schools (Tennessee) Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Dandridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandridge Elementary School 780 South Hwy 92 Dandridge TN 37725 (865) 397-3127 |
PK-5 | 32 | 527 |
| Jefferson County High School 115 West Dumplin Valley Rd Dandridge TN 37725 (865) 397-3182 |
9-12 | 129 | 2,102 |
| Maury Middle School 965 Maury Cr Dandridge TN 37725 (865) 397-3424 |
6-8 | 36 | 594 |
| Piedmont Elementary School 1100 West Dumplin Valley Rd Dandridge TN 37725 (865) 397-2939 |
PK-5 | 26 | 404 |
Teaching in Jefferson City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School 321 West Broadway Bl Jefferson City TN 37760 (865) 475-4712 |
PK-5 | 36 | 556 |
| Jefferson Middle School 361 West Broadway Bl Jefferson City TN 37760 (865) 475-6133 |
6-8 | 39 | 630 |
| Mount Horeb Elementary School 500 East Dumplin Valley Rd Jefferson City TN 37760 (865) 397-9472 |
PK-5 | 39 | 626 |
Teaching in New Market
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Market Elementary School 1559 West Old a Johnson Hw New Market TN 37820 (865) 475-3551 |
PK-5 | 26 | 380 |
Teaching in Strawberry Plains
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Strong Elementary School 3081 West Old Andrew Johnson Strawberry Plains TN 37871 (865) 933-5313 |
PK-8 | 37 | 581 |
Teaching in Talbott
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbott Elementary School 848 Talbott Kansas Rd Talbott TN 37877 (865) 475-2988 |
PK-5 | 17 | 230 |
Teaching in White Pine
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine Elementary School 3060 Roy Messer Hw White Pine TN 37890 (865) 674-2596 |
PK-8 | 50 | 853 |