PAPS -- Perth Amboy Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 800 teachers and 10,000 students enrolled at the 11 schools operated by PAPS. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced 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, the following table details the average salary 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 PAPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $33,391 | $25,169 |
| Administrators | $20,094 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Perth Amboy Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PAPS. 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 PAPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 786 | 797 | 766 |
| Preschool Teachers | 85 | 90 | 84 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 31 | 29 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 362 | 365 | 350 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 215 | 220 | 216 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 90 | 92 | 88 |
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 | 9 | 16 | 21 |
| Teaching Assistants | 228 | 240 | 227 |
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 PAPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 513 | 513 | 495 |
| District Support Staff | 33 | 30 | 29 |
| School Administrators | 29 | 31 | 30 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 35 | 57 | 55 |
| Student Support Staff | 74 | 93 | 75 |
| Other Support Staff | 232 | 298 | 302 |
| Guidance Counselors | 24 | 26 | 26 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 26 | 26 |
PAPS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, PAPS 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:
- South Amboy City School District (2 Schools)
- Sayreville Borough School District (7 Schools)
- Woodbridge Township School District (24 Schools)
- Edison Township Public Schools (19 Schools)
- Metuchen Borough School District (4 Schools)
Perth Amboy Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony V Ceres School 445 State St Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6020 |
KG-4 | 49 | 716 |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School 500 Charles St Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6050 |
KG-4 | 65 | 946 |
| Hmieleski Ecc School 925 Amboy Ave Perth Amboy NJ 08876 (732) 376-5460 |
PK-PK | 30 | 382 |
| Hn Richardson 21th Century School 318 Stockton St Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6010 |
KG-4 | 66 | 791 |
| Ignacio Cruz Ecc School 581 Cortlandt St Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6250 |
PK-PK | 60 | 699 |
| James J. Flynn School 850 Chamberlain Ave Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6080 |
KG-4 | 62 | 898 |
| Mc Ginnis Middle School 271 State St Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6040 |
5-8 | 100 | 1,387 |
| Perth Amboy High School Eagle Ave and Francis St Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6030 |
9-12 | 169 | 1,899 |
| Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School 51 First St Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6070 |
KG-4 | 67 | 886 |
| Samuel E Shull Middle School 380 Hall Ave Perth Amboy NJ 08861 (732) 376-6060 |
5-8 | 89 | 1,384 |