Berkeley Heights Township School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Berkeley Heights Township School District has over three thousand students and 200 educators. The tables below profile 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.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists the average salary 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 | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Berkeley Heights Township School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $29,322 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $18,605 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Berkeley Heights Township School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Berkeley Heights Township 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 Berkeley Heights Township School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 214 | 221 | 228 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 97 | 93 | 95 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 102 | 104 | 105 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 11 | 18 | 24 |
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 | 35 | 46 | 54 |
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 Berkeley Heights Township School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 118 | 118 | 122 |
| School Administrators | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 26 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 31 | 34 | 36 |
| Other Support Staff | 47 | 44 | 45 |
| Guidance Counselors | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 9 | 10 |
Berkeley Heights Township School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Berkeley Heights Township 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:
- Long Hill Township School District (3 Schools)
- School District Of The Chathams (6 Schools)
- Watchung Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Morris-Union Jointure Commission School District (2 Schools)
- New Providence Borough School District (4 Schools)
Berkeley Heights Township School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Berkeley Heights
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Child Center-Hamil Terrace School 651 Mountain Ave Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-5583 | PK-1 | 24 | 318 |
| Governor Livingston High School 175 Watchung Blvd Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-3100 | 9-12 | 87 | 1,006 |
Teaching in Berkeley Hts
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia School 345 Plainfield Ave Berkeley Hts NJ 07922 (908) 464-1600 | 6-8 | 50 | 617 |
| Mountain Park School 55 Fairfax Dr Berkeley Hts NJ 07922 (908) 464-1713 | 2-5 | 23 | 252 |
| Thomas P. Hughes School 446 Snyder Ave Berkeley Hts NJ 07922 (908) 464-1717 | 2-5 | 23 | 280 |
| William Woodruff School Briarwood Dr West Berkeley Hts NJ 07922 (908) 464-1723 | 2-5 | 22 | 226 |