Westwood Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 teachers and three thousand students enrolled at the 8 schools managed by Westwood Public Schools. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Massachusetts, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Massachusetts Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Massachusetts. 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 | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $85,240 | $49,250 - $126,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,690 | $48,710 - $117,860 |
| Middle School Teacher | $85,460 | $51,470 - $122,400 |
| High School Teacher | $82,960 | $49,820 - $111,040 |
| PE Teacher | $66,740 | $34,290 - $102,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Massachusetts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $82,230 | $51,640 - $112,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $67,980 | $45,980-$111,810 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,980 | $77,650 - $163,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,860 | $46,450 - $104,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, 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 Westwood Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,619 | $23,689 |
| Administrators | $8,690 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Westwood Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Westwood Public Schools. 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 Westwood Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 214 | 222 | 227 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | 9 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 129 | 144 | 145 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 69 | 68 | 68 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 81 | 77 | 77 |
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 Westwood Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 125 | 125 | 119 |
| District Administrators | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 34 | 42 | 40 |
| Other Support Staff | 29 | 30 | 26 |
Westwood Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Westwood Public Schools 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:
- Norwood School District (8 Schools)
- Dedham Public Schools (7 Schools)
- Needham Public Schools (8 Schools)
- Medfield School District (5 Schools)
- Walpole School District (8 Schools)
Westwood Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield School 72 Deerfield Ave Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
KG-5 | 17 | 254 |
| Downey School 250 Downey St Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
KG-5 | 21 | 261 |
| E W Thurston Middle School 850 High St Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
6-8 | 56 | 783 |
| Martha Jones School 80 Martha Jones Rd Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
KG-5 | 21 | 310 |
| Paul Hanlon School 790 Gay St Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
KG-5 | 15 | 221 |
| Westwood High School 200 Nahatan St Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
9-12 | 68 | 935 |
| Westwood Integrated Preschool 200 Nahatan St Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
PK-PK | 2 | 47 |
| William E Sheehan School 549 Pond St Westwood MA 02090 (781) 326-7500 |
KG-5 | 26 | 388 |