PPS -- Paterson Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 2,000 educators are employed at PPS. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,750 | $28,230-$78,940 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,700 | $54,160 - $99,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,150 | $56,690 - $100,060 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,260 | $59,420 - $101,900 |
| High School Teacher | $79,460 | $60,150 - $103,490 |
| PE Teacher | $82,860 | $34,470 - $119,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,750 | $28,230-$78,940 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $73,640 | $58,250 - $98,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, 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 state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $89,350 | $45,720-$165,690 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,650 | $100,070 - $170,870 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,580 | $51,570 - $105,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, 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 PPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,133 | $25,158 |
| Administrators | $28,556 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Paterson Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PPS. 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 PPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,845 | 2,108 | 2,182 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 33 | 50 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | 80 | 105 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 871 | 914 | 916 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 581 | 686 | 715 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 345 | 397 | 397 |
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 | 119 | 134 | 152 |
| Teaching Assistants | 592 | 586 | 609 |
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 PPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,236 | 1,236 | 1,288 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 91 | 108 | 119 |
| School Administrators | 115 | 124 | 150 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 143 | 118 | 120 |
| Student Support Staff | 189 | 211 | 228 |
| Other Support Staff | 166 | 667 | 661 |
| Librarians | 21 | 26 | 31 |
| Guidance Counselors | 58 | 67 | 69 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 67 | 69 |
PPS Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, PPS manages 48 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:
- Clifton Public Schools (17 Schools)
- Garfield City School District (11 Schools)
- West Paterson Borough School District (3 Schools)
- Elmwood Park School District (5 Schools)
- Passaic City School District (16 Schools)
Paterson Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy High 151 Ellison St Paterson NJ 07505 (973) 321-0761 |
9-12 | 18 | 96 |
| Alexander Hamilton Academy 11 27 16th Ave Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0320 |
KG-8 | 39 | 525 |
| Dale Ave School 21 Dale Ave Paterson NJ 07505 (973) 321-0410 |
PK-1 | 31 | 364 |
| Don Bosco Academy 202 Union Ave Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-1000 |
6-8 | 39 | 721 |
| Edward W Kilpatrick School 295315 Ellison St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0330 |
PK-5 | 28 | 425 |
| International High School 200 Grand St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-2280 |
9-12 | 55 | 520 |
| Martin Luther King School 851 East 28th St Paterson NJ 07513 (973) 321-0300 |
KG-8 | 68 | 870 |
| New Roberto Clemente School 482506 Market St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0240 |
6-8 | 56 | 682 |
| Norman S. Weir School 152 College Blvd Paterson NJ 07505 (973) 321-0750 |
KG-8 | 28 | 296 |
| Number 1 School 589 11th Ave Paterson NJ 07514 (973) 321-0490 |
PK-5 | 29 | 333 |
| Number 10 School 48 Mercer St Paterson NJ 07524 (973) 321-0100 |
PK-8 | 52 | 608 |
| Number 12 School 121 North Second St Paterson NJ 07522 (973) 321-0120 |
1-8 | 44 | 559 |
| Number 13 School 690 East 23rd St Paterson NJ 07504 (973) 321-0130 |
PK-8 | 46 | 590 |
| Number 14 School 522 Union Ave Paterson NJ 07522 (973) 321-0140 |
KG-4 | 17 | 198 |
| Number 15 School 98 Oak St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0150 |
PK-5 | 62 | 774 |
| Number 18 School 51 East 18th St Paterson NJ 07524 (973) 321-0180 |
PK-8 | 75 | 1,064 |
| Number 19 School 31 James St Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-0190 |
PK-4 | 39 | 402 |
| Number 2 School 22 Passaic St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0020 |
KG-8 | 51 | 643 |
| Number 20 School 500 East 37th St Paterson NJ 07504 (973) 321-0200 |
KG-8 | 39 | 514 |
| Number 21 School 322 Tenth Ave Paterson NJ 07514 (973) 321-0210 |
PK-8 | 55 | 692 |
| Number 24 School 50 Nineteenth Ave Paterson NJ 07513 (973) 321-0160 |
PK-8 | 54 | 937 |
| Number 25 School 287 Trenton Ave Paterson NJ 07503 (973) 321-0250 |
KG-8 | 45 | 719 |
| Number 26 School 1 East 32nd St Paterson NJ 07514 (973) 321-0260 |
KG-8 | 37 | 622 |
| Number 27 School 250 Richmond Ave Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-0270 |
PK-8 | 59 | 814 |
| Number 28 School 200 Presidential Blvd Paterson NJ 07522 (973) 321-0280 |
PK-8 | 42 | 297 |
| Number 29 School 88 Danforth Ave Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0290 |
KG-4 | 22 | 283 |
| Number 3 School 448 Main St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0030 |
KG-8 | 37 | 438 |
| Number 4 School 55 Clinton St Paterson NJ 07522 (973) 321-0040 |
KG-8 | 49 | 516 |
| Number 5 School 430 Totowa Ave Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-0050 |
KG-8 | 62 | 830 |
| Number 6 School 137 Carroll St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0060 |
PK-8 | 41 | 432 |
| Number 7 School 106 Ramsey St Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0070 |
5-8 | 29 | 247 |
| Number 8 School 35 Chadwick St Paterson NJ 07503 (973) 321-0080 |
KG-8 | 37 | 523 |
| Number 9 School 6 Timothy St Paterson NJ 07503 (973) 321-0090 |
KG-8 | 96 | 1,285 |
| Roberto Clemente School 434 Rosa Parks Blvd Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-0340 |
KG-4 | 22 | 340 |
| Rosa Parks Arts High School 413 12th Ave Paterson NJ 07514 (973) 321-0520 |
9-12 | 35 | 265 |
| School of Architecture and Construction Trades 61127 Preakness Ave Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-0500 |
9-12 | 62 | 484 |
| School of Business Technology Marketing & Finance 61127 Preakness Ave Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-0500 |
9-12 | 53 | 592 |
| School of Culinary Arts Hospitality & Tourism 150 Park Ave Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-2489 |
9-12 | 58 | 644 |
| School of Earth and Space Science 201 Memorial Dr Paterson NJ 07505 (973) 321-2290 |
9-12 | 26 | 221 |
| School of Education and Training 61127 Preakness Ave Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-0500 |
9-12 | 49 | 584 |
| School of Government & Public Administration 150 Park Ave Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-2488 |
9-12 | 64 | 660 |
| School of Health Science 175 Main St Paterson NJ 07505 (973) 321-0561 |
9-12 | 36 | 268 |
| School of Information Technology 150 Park Ave Paterson NJ 07501 (973) 321-2490 |
9-12 | 58 | 663 |
| School of Science Technology Engineering & Mathema 61127 Preakness Ave Paterson NJ 07502 (973) 321-0500 |
9-12 | 46 | 648 |
| Urban Leadership Academy 112 North 5th St Paterson NJ 07522 (973) 321-2520 |
KG-4 | 12 | 140 |
| Youth Engaged in Success 45 Smith St Paterson NJ 07505 (973) 321-0570 |
9-12 | 62 | 270 |