Georgia / Polk School District
Agency file
The Polk School District administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 1,299 employees with median total compensation of $49,015; the highest distinct record was $196,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,299 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,015) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $84,200 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,990. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 27
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Polk School District
Carsen Brownlow is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $16,011.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Polk School District
Kimberly Brown works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Polk School District. Kimberly earned $15,912 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Polk School District
Chasity Easterwood holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,822.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Polk School District
Makala Davidson is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $15,788.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Willie Holmes holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,783.
Kindergarten Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Maria Escutia serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,755.
Member, Board of Education/Polk School District
Jeffery Hawkins works as a Member, Board of Education for Polk School District. Jeffery earned $15,742 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Richard Shortt is a Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $15,721.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Polk School District
Jamie Gamel works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Polk School District. Jamie earned $15,668 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Sheena Williams serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,643.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Polk School District
Rebecca Black holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,621.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
Arielle Jordan holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,448.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Victor Calhoun holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,193.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
Tristen Swindall-Tucker works as a School Food Service Worker for Polk School District. Tristen earned $15,105 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Polk School District
Dorothy Welch is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $15,022.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Christy Short holds the role of Other Transportation at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,976.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
Tabitha Parker holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,926.
School Food Service Worker/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Sharon Hardin serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,894.
Special Education Specialist/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Janet Legrande serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,145.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Polk School District
Patricia Hulsey holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,051.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Polk School District
Amy Hawkins holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,051.
Assistant Principal/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Bonnie Cole serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,032.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
Lori Bean works as a Bus Driver for Polk School District. Lori earned $13,984 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Polk School District
Aaron Little is a Bus Driver at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $13,930.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Polk School District
Johna Tidwell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $13,839.
School Psychologist/Polk School District
Margaret Buchanan holds the role of School Psychologist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,722.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Keith Vick serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,662.
Grade 3 Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Lori Waits serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,662.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
Daphne Mcclendon works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Polk School District. Daphne earned $13,662 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Polk School District
Cheryl Smith works as a Esol Teacher for Polk School District. Cheryl earned $13,662 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Polk School District
Todd Peugh works as a Special Education Interrelated for Polk School District. Todd earned $13,662 in 2025.
Other Instructional Provider/Polk School District
Deborah Cook holds the role of Other Instructional Provider at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,630.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Polk School District
Madison Guice works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Polk School District. Madison earned $13,602 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Mary Mcdowell holds the role of Other Transportation at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,476.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Cameron Mathis serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,384.
Other Transportation/Polk School District
Sheila Bunn holds the role of Other Transportation at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,312.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Regan Copelan serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,302.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Polk School District
Melissa Snipes is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Polk School District. 2025 total compensation came to $13,294.
Custodial Personnel/Polk School District
At Polk School District, Anabel Chavez Cornejo serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,203.
Instructional Specialist/Polk School District
Barbara Popham holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Polk School District. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,986.