SSD -- Scranton School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Scranton School District manages 16 schools with just over 700 teachers and instructors. The Scranton School District district's salary data displayed in the tables below are obtained from several government agencies as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre 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 | $32,390 | $23,720-$47,310 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $73,440 | $52,320 - $87,210 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,880 | $46,230 - $85,040 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,880 | $46,210 - $91,060 |
| High School Teacher | $68,230 | $45,690 - $96,670 |
| PE Teacher | $46,870 | $18,300 - $80,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for SSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $66,370 | $45,550 - $85,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,900 | $34,710-$60,400 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,320 | $63,940 - $123,780 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,090 | $36,430 - $81,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, 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 Scranton School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,873 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $15,226 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Scranton School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Scranton School District. 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 Scranton School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 676 | 698 | 699 |
| Preschool Teachers | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | 35 | 32 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 274 | 278 | 281 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 296 | 301 | 299 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 60 | 70 | 73 |
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 | 113 | 113 | 111 |
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 Scranton School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 299 | 299 | 266 |
| District Support Staff | 36 | 36 | 38 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 64 | 64 | 62 |
| Other Support Staff | 164 | 164 | 142 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 20 | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Scranton School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Scranton School District oversees 16 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:
- Dunmore School District (3 Schools)
- Riverside School District (3 Schools)
- Mid Valley School District (4 Schools)
- Old Forge School District (2 Schools)
- Abington School District (6 Schools)
Scranton School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sumner #18 School North Sumner Ave and Swetland Scranton PA 18504 (570) 348-3688 |
PK-5 | 19 | 305 |
| Frances Willard #32 School 1100 Eynon St Scranton PA 18504 (570) 348-3692 |
PK-5 | 35 | 590 |
| George Bancroft #34 School 1002 Albright Ave Scranton PA 18508 (570) 348-3667 |
PK-5 | 22 | 276 |
| John Adams #4 School 927 Capouse Ave Scranton PA 18509 (570) 348-3655 |
PK-5 | 18 | 296 |
| John F. Kennedy #7 School Prospect Ave and Saginaw St Scranton PA 18505 (570) 348-3673 |
PK-5 | 28 | 439 |
| John G Whittier #2 School 700 Orchard St Scranton PA 18505 (570) 348-3690 |
PK-5 | 25 | 559 |
| John Marshall #41 School 1000 North Everett Ave Scranton PA 18504 (570) 348-3677 |
PK-5 | 49 | 808 |
| Mcnichols Plaza School 1111 South Irving Ave Scranton PA 18505 (570) 348-3685 |
PK-5 | 28 | 468 |
| Neil Armstrong #40 School N Lincoln Ave and Clearview St Scranton PA 18508 (570) 348-3661 |
PK-5 | 38 | 588 |
| Northeast Intermediate School 721 Adams Ave Scranton PA 18510 (570) 348-3651 |
6-8 | 64 | 787 |
| Robert Morris #27 School 1824 Blvd Ave Scranton PA 18509 (570) 348-3681 |
PK-5 | 23 | 363 |
| Scranton High School 63 Munchak Way Scranton PA 18510 (570) 348-3481 |
9-12 | 133 | 1,776 |
| South Scranton Intermediate School 355 Maple St Scranton PA 18505 (570) 348-3631 |
6-8 | 43 | 542 |
| West Scranton High School 1201 Luzerne St Scranton PA 18504 (570) 348-3616 |
9-12 | 76 | 902 |
| West Scranton Intermediate School 1401 Fellows St Scranton PA 18504 (570) 348-3475 |
6-8 | 61 | 696 |
| William Prescott #38 School Prescott Ave and Myrtle St Scranton PA 18510 (570) 348-3683 |
PK-5 | 21 | 338 |