OCS -- Opelika City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 300 teachers and support staff are employed at Opelika City Schools. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Opelika City Schools. The data has been taken from 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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OCS Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Auburn-Opelika 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $23,840 | $18,430-$29,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,890 | $44,930 - $63,330 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,370 | $47,870 - $61,480 |
| High School Teacher | $55,620 | $47,990 - $61,720 |
| PE Teacher | $94,930 | $21,440 - - |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Auburn-Opelika, 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 Auburn-Opelika area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,510 | $34,320-$64,390 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,130 | $71,580 - $114,520 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,950 | $39,350 - $75,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Auburn-Opelika, 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 Opelika City Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,582 | $16,943 |
| Administrators | $8,925 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Opelika City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Opelika City 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 Opelika City Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 328 | 343 | 304 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | 29 | 29 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 143 | 158 | 173 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 142 | 145 | 93 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 39 | - | 35 |
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 Opelika City Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 197 | |
| School Administrators | 14 | - | 40 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 42 | - | 24 |
| Student Support Staff | 5 | - | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 114 | - | 112 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | - | 12 |
Opelika City Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Opelika City Schools has 9 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:
- Lee County Schools (Alabama) (14 Schools)
- Auburn City Schools (11 Schools)
- Chambers County School District (11 Schools)
- Lanett City School District (3 Schools)
- Macon County School District (6 Schools)
Opelika City Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Primary School 307 Carver Ave Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9712 |
PK-2 | 26 | 374 |
| Jeter Primary School 700 Jeter Ave Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9723 |
PK-2 | 25 | 374 |
| Morris Avenue Intermediate School 8 Morris Ave Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9734 |
3-5 | 17 | 275 |
| Northside School 601 North 5th St Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9731 |
3-5 | 21 | 341 |
| Opelika High School 1700 Lafayette Parkway Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9715 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,258 |
| Opelika Middle School 1206 Denson Dr Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9726 |
6-8 | 57 | 984 |
| Southview Primary School 2712 Marvyn Parkway Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9711 |
PK-2 | 32 | 429 |
| West Forest Intermediate School 2801 Waverly Parkway Opelika AL 36801 (334) 745-9737 |
3-5 | 19 | 282 |