MPS -- Montclair Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 500 teachers and instructors and seven thousand students that are enrolled at the 11 schools managed by MPS. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered 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, this table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. (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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,068 | $25,168 |
| Administrators | $29,563 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Montclair Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MPS. 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 MPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2013 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 548 | 560 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 258 | 261 | |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 187 | 189 | |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | - | 102 | 109 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | - | 13 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | - | 243 | 220 |
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 MPS are shown in the table below.
| 2013 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 222 | 210 | |
| District Support Staff | - | 23 | 24 |
| School Administrators | - | 21 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 41 | 42 |
| Student Support Staff | - | 72 | 73 |
| Other Support Staff | - | 59 | 47 |
MPS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, MPS operates 11 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:
- Glen Ridge Borough School District (4 Schools)
- West Orange Public Schools (11 Schools)
- Bloomfield Public Schools (New Jersey) (11 Schools)
- Verona Borough School District (6 Schools)
- Cedar Grove Township School District (4 Schools)
Montclair Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Montclair
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemont School 20 Edgemont Rd Montclair NJ 07042 (201) 509-4162 |
KG-5 | 21 | 295 |
| Glenfield Middle School 25 Maple Ave Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4172 |
6-8 | 74 | 685 |
| Hillside School 54 Orange Rd Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4200 |
3-5 | 50 | 540 |
| Montclair High School 100 Chestnut St Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4100 |
9-12 | 154 | 2,000 |
| Nishuane School 32 Cedar Ave Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4222 |
PK-2 | 38 | 493 |
| Rand School 55 Washington St Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4255 |
KG-5 | 34 | 464 |
| Renaissance Middle School 176 North Fullerton Ave Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-5741 |
6-8 | 28 | 277 |
| Watchung School 14 Garden St Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4259 |
KG-5 | 28 | 452 |
Teaching in Upper Montclair
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford School 87 Mt Hebron Rd Upper Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4155 |
KG-5 | 29 | 439 |
| Mt Hebron Middle School 173 Bellevue Ave Upper Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4220 |
6-8 | 64 | 594 |
| Northeast School 603 Grove St Upper Montclair NJ 07042 (973) 509-4242 |
KG-5 | 35 | 439 |