PPS -- Plainfield Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Plainfield Public School District manages 15 schools with more than 600 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from 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 table below displays salary 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 displays salary 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, including 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 Plainfield Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $31,285 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $27,871 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Plainfield Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Plainfield Public School District. 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 Plainfield Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 501 | 552 | 602 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 265 | 276 | 254 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 195 | 210 | 256 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 16 | 38 | 72 |
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 | 7 | 17 | 24 |
| Teaching Assistants | 97 | 130 | 239 |
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 Plainfield Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 332 | 332 | 332 |
| District Support Staff | 31 | 33 | 29 |
| School Administrators | 24 | 23 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 39 | 46 | 35 |
| Student Support Staff | 59 | 66 | 66 |
| Other Support Staff | 141 | 161 | 171 |
| Librarians | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 14 | 15 |
Plainfield Public School District Schools
We have listed the 15 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Plainfield Public School District in the list 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:
- Green Brook Township School District (2 Schools)
- North Plainfield Borough School District (5 Schools)
- Dunellen Borough School District (3 Schools)
- Watchung Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Middlesex Borough School District (5 Schools)
Plainfield Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaacd School 1200 Myrtle Ave Plainfield NJ 07063 (908) 731-4270 |
9-12 | 7 | 59 |
| Cedarbrook School 1049 Central Ave Plainfield NJ 07060 (908) 731-4280 |
KG-8 | 43 | 637 |
| Charles H. Stillman School 201 West Fourth St Plainfield NJ 07060 (908) 731-4240 |
KG-5 | 27 | 323 |
| Clinton School West 4th St and Clinton Ave Plainfield NJ 07063 (908) 731-4220 |
PK-8 | 26 | 390 |
| Dewitt D. Barlow School E Front St and Farragut Rd Plainfield NJ 07060 (908) 731-4300 |
KG-5 | 23 | 399 |
| Emerson School 305 Emerson Ave Plainfield NJ 07062 (908) 731-4205 |
KG-5 | 32 | 491 |
| Evergreen School 1033 Evergreen Ave Plainfield NJ 07060 (908) 731-4260 |
KG-5 | 41 | 565 |
| Frederic W. Cook School 739 Leland Ave Plainfield NJ 07062 (908) 731-4215 |
KG-7 | 27 | 260 |
| Hubbard School 661 West Eighth St Plainfield NJ 07060 (908) 731-4320 |
6-8 | 42 | 472 |
| Jefferson School 1700 West Front St Plainfield NJ 07063 (908) 731-4250 |
KG-5 | 33 | 429 |
| Maxson School 920 East Seventh St Plainfield NJ 07062 (908) 731-4310 |
6-8 | 44 | 452 |
| Paas School 1700 West Front St Plainfield NJ 07063 (908) 731-4421 |
7-12 | 41 | 374 |
| Plainfield High School 950 Park Ave Plainfield NJ 07060 (908) 731-4390 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,465 |
| Washington School 427 Darrow Ave Plainfield NJ 07060 (908) 731-4230 |
PK-5 | 48 | 602 |
| Woodland School 730 Central St Plainfield NJ 07062 (908) 731-4290 |
KG-5 | 22 | 258 |