Caldwell-West Caldwell School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Caldwell-West Caldwell School District manages 6 schools with more than 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide school administration and teacher 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.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists the average salary 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 | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| 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 details the average salary for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
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
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) | $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 Caldwell-West Caldwell School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $31,102 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $13,313 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Caldwell-West Caldwell School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Caldwell-West Caldwell 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 Caldwell-West Caldwell School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 203 | 213 | 205 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 98 | 106 | 103 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 63 | 66 | 64 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 38 | 39 | 37 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | - | 105 | 98 |
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 Caldwell-West Caldwell School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| District Support Staff | - | 21 | 20 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 40 | 38 |
| Student Support Staff | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Caldwell-West Caldwell School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Caldwell-West Caldwell School District manages 6 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:
- North Caldwell Borough School District (2 Schools)
- West Essex Regional School District (2 Schools)
- Verona Borough School District (6 Schools)
- Fairfield Township School District (2 Schools)
- Cedar Grove Township School District (4 Schools)
Caldwell-West Caldwell School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Caldwell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Middle School Academy Rd Caldwell NJ 07006 (973) 228-9115 | 6-8 | 47 | 637 |
| Lincoln School Crane St Caldwell NJ 07006 (973) 228-3987 | KG-5 | 18 | 251 |
Teaching in West Caldwell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Caldwell High School Westville Ave West Caldwell NJ 07006 (973) 228-6981 | 9-12 | 73 | 793 |
| Jefferson School Prospect St West Caldwell NJ 07006 (973) 228-5994 | KG-5 | 20 | 320 |
| Washington School Central Ave West Caldwell NJ 07006 (973) 228-8941 | KG-5 | 4 | 354 |
| Wilson School Orton Rd West Caldwell NJ 07006 (973) 228-7173 | PK-5 | 38 | 282 |