WCDE -- Washington County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 600 teachers and instructors are employed at WCDE. The WCDE teacher salary information displayed in the tables below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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WCDE Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Johnson City 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 | $35,380 | $22,120-$48,760 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,420 | $40,590 - $60,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,080 | $40,020 - $66,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,910 | $43,920 - $65,920 |
| High School Teacher | $54,140 | $40,330 - $73,250 |
| PE Teacher | $58,240 | $23,070 - $115,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Johnson City, 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 WCDE and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $52,020 | $40,970 - $64,930 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Johnson City, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Johnson City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $76,370 | $60,000 - $100,290 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $47,580 | $37,250 - $63,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Johnson City, 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 WCDE is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,875 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $12,127 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Washington County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WCDE. 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 WCDE per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 589 | 587 | 581 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 40 | 39 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 345 | 347 | 343 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 180 | 179 | 178 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 21 | 19 | 21 |
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 | 195 | 192 | 193 |
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 WCDE are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 446 | 446 | 443 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | 383 | 365 | 363 |
| Librarians | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 11 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
WCDE Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, WCDE 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:
- Johnson City Schools (12 Schools)
- Unicoi School District (8 Schools)
- Elizabethton City Schools (5 Schools)
- Carter County School District (16 Schools)
- Kingsport City Schools (13 Schools)
Washington County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Chuckey
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School 2955 Hwy 107 Chuckey TN 37641 (423) 753-1135 |
KG-8 | 21 | 254 |
Teaching in Fall Branch
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Branch Elementary School 1061 Hwy 93 Fall Branch TN 37659 (423) 348-1200 |
KG-8 | 22 | 309 |
Teaching in Gray
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boones Creek Elementary School 348 Boones Creek Christian Gray TN 37615 (423) 283-3500 |
KG-4 | 36 | 485 |
| Daniel Boone High School 1440 Suncrest Dr Gray TN 37615 (423) 477-1600 |
9-12 | 78 | 1,410 |
| Gray Elementary School 755 Gray Station Rd Gray TN 37615 (423) 477-1640 |
KG-8 | 36 | 632 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School 252 Sam Jenkins Rd Gray TN 37615 (423) 753-1100 |
PK-8 | 41 | 706 |
Teaching in Johnson City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boones Creek Middle School 4352 North Roan St Johnson City TN 37601 (423) 283-3520 |
5-8 | 21 | 333 |
| University School 1 Alexendra Dr Johnson City TN 37614 (423) 439-4333 |
KG-12 | 34 | 503 |
Teaching in Jonesborough
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Crockett High School 684 Old State Route 34 Jonesborough TN 37659 (423) 753-1150 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,293 |
| Jonesborough Elementary School 306 Forest Dr Jonesborough TN 37659 (423) 753-1180 |
PK-4 | 35 | 544 |
| Jonesborough Middle School 308 Forest Dr Jonesborough TN 37659 (423) 753-1190 |
5-8 | 27 | 395 |
| Lamar Elementary School 3261 Hwy 81 South Jonesborough TN 37659 (423) 753-1130 |
KG-8 | 41 | 576 |
| Sulphur Springs Elementary School 1518 Gray Stationsulphur Jonesborough TN 37659 (423) 753-1140 |
KG-8 | 28 | 454 |
Teaching in Limestone
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West View Elementary School 2847 Old Stateroute 34 Limestone TN 37681 (423) 753-1175 |
KG-8 | 34 | 471 |
Teaching in Telford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elementary School 2891 Hwy 11e Telford TN 37690 (423) 753-1100 |
PK-8 | 43 | 626 |