Kearny School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Kearny School District has an estimated 6,000 students and 400 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide 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, the table below details salary ranges for teachers that 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 details 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
See salary ranges and 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 Kearny School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,416 | $25,169 |
| Administrators | $27,540 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Kearny School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Kearny 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 Kearny School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 443 | 434 | 453 |
| Preschool Teachers | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | 11 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 229 | 225 | 238 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 167 | 161 | 158 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 27 | 27 | 31 |
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 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 133 | 209 | 145 |
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 Kearny School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 170 | 170 | 182 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 43 | 43 |
| Student Support Staff | 29 | 30 | 43 |
| Other Support Staff | 80 | 75 | 73 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 15 | 15 |
Kearny School District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Kearny School District in the list 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:
- Harrison Town School District (4 Schools)
- Newark Public Schools (73 Schools)
- Essex County Vocational-Technology School District (4 Schools)
- North Arlington Borough School District (5 Schools)
- Belleville Public School System (9 Schools)
Kearny School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin School 100 Davis Ave Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 955-5020 |
PK-8 | 96 | 1,086 |
| Garfield School 360 Belgrove Dr Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 955-5090 |
PK-6 | 41 | 654 |
| Kearny High School 336 Devon St Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 955-5048 |
9-12 | 133 | 1,693 |
| Lincoln School 121 Beech St Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 955-5095 |
PK-8 | 64 | 815 |
| Roosevelt School 733 Kearny Ave Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 955-5100 |
PK-6 | 30 | 457 |
| Schuyler School 644 Forest St Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 955-5105 |
PK-8 | 34 | 504 |
| Washington School 80 Belgrove Dr Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 955-5110 |
PK-8 | 55 | 703 |