Jessamine County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 teachers and instructors and eight thousand students that are enrolled at the 13 schools managed by Jessamine County Schools. The Jessamine County Schools teacher and administration salary data provided in the data tables below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as noted below each of 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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Jessamine County Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lexington-Fayette region. 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 | $39,300 | $23,860-$65,500 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,950 | $41,280 - $82,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,350 | $45,290 - $81,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,560 | $47,200 - $83,470 |
| High School Teacher | $61,670 | $46,520 - $83,710 |
| PE Teacher | $82,530 | $24,760 - $227,730 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lexington-Fayette, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Jessamine County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,300 | $23,860-$65,500 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,610 | $46,970 - $82,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lexington-Fayette, 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 for the Lexington-Fayette area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,710 | $29,960-$77,060 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,850 | $62,170 - $129,130 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,260 | $36,140 - $82,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lexington-Fayette, 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 Jessamine County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,390 | $15,368 |
| Administrators | $11,797 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jessamine County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jessamine County 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 Jessamine County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 483 | 490 | 502 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | 4 | 28 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 275 | 277 | 249 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 114 | 116 | 114 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 94 | 93 | 104 |
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 | 188 | 191 | 205 |
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 Jessamine County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 463 | 463 | 480 |
| District Support Staff | 24 | 26 | 23 |
| School Administrators | 32 | 33 | 35 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 79 | 76 | 83 |
| Student Support Staff | 38 | 35 | 40 |
| Other Support Staff | 282 | 288 | 293 |
| Librarians | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 15 |
| Other School Counselors | 11 | 11 | 15 |
Jessamine County Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Jessamine County Schools manages 13 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:
- Woodford County School District (8 Schools)
- Fayette County Public Schools (82 Schools)
- Burgin Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Mercer County School District (8 Schools)
- Madison County Schools (Kentucky) (22 Schools)
Jessamine County Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Nicholasville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Elementary School 199 Brookside Dr Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 887-2012 |
1-5 | 34 | 476 |
| East Jessamine County Middle School 901 Union Mill Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 885-5561 |
6-8 | 51 | 850 |
| East Jessamine High School 815 Sulphur Well Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 885-7240 |
9-12 | 56 | 1,087 |
| Hattie C Warner Elementary School 821 Wilmore Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 885-3085 |
1-5 | 32 | 481 |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village School 851 Wilmore Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 887-5358 |
PK-KG | 49 | 903 |
| Nicholasville Elementary School 414 West Maple St Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 885-5351 |
1-5 | 31 | 499 |
| Red Oak Elementary School 921 Union Mill Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 887-4600 |
1-5 | 34 | 498 |
| Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School 1500 Wilmore Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 885-6670 |
1-5 | 35 | 562 |
| West Jessamine High School 2101 Wilmore Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 887-2421 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,128 |
| West Jessamine Middle School 1400 Wilmore Rd Nicholasville KY 40356 (859) 885-2244 |
6-8 | 52 | 885 |
Teaching in Wilmore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Providence School 210 South Lexington Ave Wilmore KY 40390 (859) 887-4600 |
6-12 | 18 | 135 |
| Wilmore Elementary School 150 Campground Ln Wilmore KY 40390 (859) 858-3134 |
1-5 | 36 | 600 |