Sarasota County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 3,000 teachers and instructors are employed at Sarasota County Public Schools. The tables below provide teacher salaries at Sarasota County Public Schools. The data is sourced 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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Sarasota County Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota and surrounding areas. 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 | $33,810 | $23,530-$45,690 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $63,040 | $46,580 - $79,510 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,480 | $48,140 - $78,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,740 | $45,220 - $79,530 |
| High School Teacher | $65,940 | $50,260 - $79,430 |
| PE Teacher | $64,820 | $28,380 - $111,800 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, 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 the average salary for special education teachers who work for Sarasota County Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,810 | $23,530-$45,690 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $47,190 | $34,460 - $61,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,300 | $31,110-$74,620 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $95,580 | $61,520 - $132,670 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,570 | $38,520 - $83,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, 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 Sarasota County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,239 | $13,858 |
| Administrators | $6,989 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sarasota County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,390 | 3,463 | 2,958 |
| Preschool Teachers | 51 | 66 | 69 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 136 | 140 | 148 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,015 | 1,045 | 1,085 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,168 | 1,214 | 1,114 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 1,020 | 999 | 543 |
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 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 568 | 605 | 492 |
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 Sarasota County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,190 | 2,190 | 2,052 |
| District Administrators | 32 | 39 | 34 |
| District Support Staff | 122 | 126 | 133 |
| School Administrators | 166 | 158 | 169 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 296 | 309 | 289 |
| Student Support Staff | 176 | 180 | 185 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,264 | 1,379 | 1,243 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 36 | 54 |
| Guidance Counselors | 80 | 83 | 92 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 26 | 32 | 36 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 43 | 41 | 45 |
| Other School Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Sarasota County Public Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Sarasota County Public Schools oversees 62 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:
- Manatee County School District (82 Schools)
- Charlotte County Public Schools (26 Schools)
- School District of DeSoto (13 Schools)
- School District of Hillsborough County (321 Schools)
- Pinellas County Schools (177 Schools)
Sarasota County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bradenton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Academy, Inc. 7824 Panther Ridge Trl Bradenton FL 34202 (941) 755-1400 |
PK-PK | 10 | 4 |
Teaching in Englewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood Elementary School 150 North Mccall Rd Englewood FL 34223 (941) 474-3247 |
KG-5 | 33 | 492 |
Teaching in Nokomis
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Nokomis School 1900 Laurel Rd East Nokomis FL 34275 (941) 486-2171 |
PK-8 | 80 | 1,000 |
Teaching in North Port
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater Elementary School 4701 Huntsville Ave North Port FL 34288 (941) 257-2317 |
PK-5 | 51 | 733 |
| Cranberry Elementary School 2775 Shalimar Ter North Port FL 34286 (941) 480-3400 |
PK-5 | 54 | 760 |
| Glenallen Elementary School 7050 Glenallen Blvd North Port FL 34287 (941) 426-9517 |
PK-5 | 52 | 667 |
| Heron Creek Middle School 6501 West Price Blvd North Port FL 34291 (941) 480-3371 |
6-8 | 58 | 874 |
| Imagine School at North Port 1000 Innovation Ave North Port FL 34289 (941) 426-2050 |
KG-12 | 74 | 1,009 |
| Lamarque Elementary School 3415 Lamarque Ave North Port FL 34286 (941) 426-6371 |
PK-5 | 71 | 878 |
| North Port High School 6400 West Price Blvd North Port FL 34291 (941) 423-8558 |
9-12 | 116 | 2,261 |
| Toledo Blade Elementary School 1201 Geranium Ave North Port FL 34288 (941) 426-6100 |
PK-5 | 53 | 749 |
| Woodland Middle School 2700 Panacea Blvd North Port FL 34289 (941) 240-8590 |
6-8 | 53 | 830 |
Teaching in Osprey
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine View School 1 Python Path Osprey FL 34229 (941) 486-2001 |
2-12 | 128 | 2,180 |
Teaching in Sarasota
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary School 1050 South Euclid Ave Sarasota FL 34237 (941) 361-6400 |
PK-5 | 49 | 637 |
| Ashton Elementary School 5110 Ashton Rd Sarasota FL 34233 (941) 361-6440 |
PK-5 | 51 | 834 |
| Bay Haven School of Basics Plus 2901 West Tamiami Circle Sarasota FL 34234 (941) 359-5800 |
KG-5 | 39 | 596 |
| Booker High School 3201 North Orange Ave Sarasota FL 34234 (941) 355-2967 |
9-12 | 68 | 1,098 |
| Booker Middle School 2250 Myrtle St Sarasota FL 34234 (941) 359-5824 |
6-8 | 64 | 843 |
| Brentwood Elementary School 2500 Vinson Ave Sarasota FL 34232 (941) 361-6230 |
PK-5 | 51 | 644 |
| Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Ave Sarasota FL 34239 (941) 361-6472 |
6-8 | 55 | 816 |
| Children First School 1723 North Orange Ave Sarasota FL 34234 (941) 953-3877 |
PK-PK | 25 | 32 |
| Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disab 4405 Desoto Rd Sarasota FL 34235 (941) 355-8808 |
PK-PK | 3 | 3 |
| Emma E. Booker Elementary School 2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way Sarasota FL 34234 (941) 361-6480 |
PK-5 | 42 | 519 |
| Fruitville Elementary School 601 Honore Ave Sarasota FL 34232 (941) 361-6200 |
PK-5 | 58 | 772 |
| Gocio Elementary School 3450 Gocio Rd Sarasota FL 34235 (941) 361-6405 |
PK-5 | 54 | 698 |
| Gulf Gate Elementary School 6500 South Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota FL 34231 (941) 361-6499 |
PK-5 | 53 | 754 |
| Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 6220 Mcintosh Rd Sarasota FL 34238 (941) 257-1124 |
PK-8 | 36 | 565 |
| Lakeview Elementary School 7299 Proctor Rd Sarasota FL 34241 (941) 361-6571 |
PK-5 | 37 | 575 |
| Mcintosh Middle School 701 Mcintosh Rd Sarasota FL 34232 (941) 361-6520 |
6-8 | 53 | 801 |
| Oak Park School 7285 Proctor Rd Sarasota FL 34241 (941) 361-6428 |
PK-12 | 56 | 337 |
| Phillippi Shores Elementary School 4747 South Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL 34231 (941) 361-6424 |
PK-5 | 49 | 727 |
| Riverview High School 1 Ram Way Sarasota FL 34231 (941) 923-1484 |
9-12 | 130 | 2,562 |
| Sarasota Academy of the Arts 4466 Fruitville Rd Sarasota FL 34232 (941) 377-2278 |
KG-8 | 18 | 203 |
| Sarasota County Technology Institute School 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota FL 34233 (941) 924-1365 |
PK-PK | 58 | 12 |
| Sarasota High School 1000 South School Ave Sarasota FL 34237 (941) 955-0181 |
9-12 | 105 | 2,016 |
| Sarasota Middle School 4826 Ashton Rd Sarasota FL 34233 (941) 361-6464 |
6-8 | 78 | 1,219 |
| Sarasota Military Academy 801 North Orange Ave Sarasota FL 34236 (941) 926-1700 |
9-12 | 68 | 1,052 |
| Sarasota School of Arts / Sciences 645 Central Ave Sarasota FL 34236 (941) 330-1855 |
6-8 | 44 | 754 |
| Sarasota Suncoast Academy 8084 Hawkins Rd Sarasota FL 34241 (941) 924-4242 |
KG-5 | 31 | 489 |
| Southside Elementary School 1901 Webber St Sarasota FL 34239 (941) 361-6420 |
PK-5 | 52 | 778 |
| Suncoast Polytechnical High School 4650 Beneva Rd Sarasota FL 34233 (941) 921-3981 |
9-12 | 26 | 528 |
| Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 845 South School Ave Sarasota FL 34237 (941) 952-5277 |
PK-8 | 38 | 425 |
| Tatum Ridge Elementary School 4100 Tatum Rd Sarasota FL 34240 (941) 316-8188 |
PK-5 | 46 | 695 |
| The Florida Center for Child and Family Development School 4620 17th St Sarasota FL 34235 (941) 371-8820 |
PK-PK | 19 | 10 |
| Triad School 4430 Beneva Rd Sarasota FL 34233 (941) 361-6752 |
6-12 | 14 | 99 |
| Tuttle Elementary School 2863 8th St Sarasota FL 34237 (941) 361-6433 |
PK-5 | 51 | 680 |
| Wilkinson Elementary School 3400 Wilkinson Rd Sarasota FL 34231 (941) 361-6477 |
PK-5 | 40 | 510 |
Teaching in Venice
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Elementary School 700 Center Rd Venice FL 34285 (941) 486-2110 |
PK-5 | 41 | 610 |
| Island Village Montessori School 2001 Pinebrook Rd Venice FL 34292 (941) 484-4999 |
KG-8 | 54 | 619 |
| Oak Park South School 1900 Center Rd Venice FL 34292 (941) 480-3410 |
PK-8 | 11 | 47 |
| Sky Academy 701 Center Rd Venice FL 34285 (941) 244-2626 |
6-9 | 17 | 321 |
| Student Leadership Academy 200 Field Ave East Venice FL 34285 (941) 485-5551 |
6-8 | 24 | 316 |
| Taylor Ranch Elementary School 2500 Taylor Ranch Trl Venice FL 34293 (941) 486-2000 |
PK-5 | 44 | 625 |
| Venice Elementary School 150 Miami Ave East Venice FL 34285 (941) 486-2111 |
PK-5 | 44 | 602 |
| Venice High School 1 Indian Ave Venice FL 34285 (941) 488-6726 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,908 |
| Venice Middle School 1900 Center Rd Venice FL 34292 (941) 486-2100 |
6-8 | 40 | 547 |