South Orange-Maplewood School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
SOMSD manages 9 schools with more than 500 educators. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from multiple 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, this table displays the average salary 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 displays the average salary 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, counselors, and librarians 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 SOMSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,099 | $25,168 |
| Administrators | $24,595 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
South Orange-Maplewood School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SOMSD. 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 SOMSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 527 | 539 | 545 |
| Preschool Teachers | 6 | 95 | 104 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 272 | 170 | 165 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 193 | 193 | 194 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 43 | 73 | 75 |
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 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
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 SOMSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 404 | 404 | 379 |
| District Support Staff | 23 | 34 | 53 |
| School Administrators | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 41 | 39 | 39 |
| Student Support Staff | 52 | 50 | 51 |
| Other Support Staff | 27 | 252 | 206 |
| Librarians | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 13 | 14 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 13 | 14 |
SOMSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, SOMSD has 9 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Orange Township Public School District (11 Schools)
- Irvington Public Schools (12 Schools)
- Union Township School District (11 Schools)
- Millburn Township Public Schools (7 Schools)
- Springfield Township School District (5 Schools)
South Orange-Maplewood School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Maplewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton School 27 Berkshire Rd Maplewood NJ 07040 (973) 378-7686 |
PK-5 | 49 | 555 |
| Columbia Sr High School 17 Parker Ave Maplewood NJ 07040 (973) 762-5600 |
9-12 | 157 | 1,841 |
| Jefferson School 518 Ridgewood Rd Maplewood NJ 07040 (973) 378-7696 |
3-5 | 43 | 560 |
| Maplewood Middle School 7 Burnett St Maplewood NJ 07040 (973) 378-7660 |
6-8 | 61 | 792 |
| Seth Boyden School 274 Boyden Ave Maplewood NJ 07040 (973) 378-5209 |
KG-5 | 48 | 531 |
| Tuscan School 25 Harvard Ave Maplewood NJ 07040 (973) 378-5221 |
KG-5 | 47 | 611 |
Teaching in S Orange
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall School 262 Grove Rd S Orange NJ 07079 (973) 378-7698 |
KG-2 | 38 | 485 |
| South Mountain / Annex School 444 West South Orange Ave S Orange NJ 07079 (973) 378-5216 |
KG-5 | 39 | 604 |
| South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Rd S Orange NJ 07079 (973) 378-2772 |
6-8 | 61 | 780 |