Dunellen Borough School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Dunellen Borough School District manages 3 schools with more than ninety teachers and instructors. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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, this table details salary ranges for teachers as provided 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 salary ranges 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
See 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 Dunellen Borough School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,766 | $25,171 |
| Administrators | $19,844 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dunellen Borough School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dunellen Borough 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 Dunellen Borough School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 94 | 97 | 96 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 44 | 47 | 46 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
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 Dunellen Borough School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 4 | 57 | |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Student Support Staff | 6 | - | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 3 | - | 23 |
Dunellen Borough School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Dunellen Borough School District manages 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Middlesex Borough School District (5 Schools)
- Green Brook Township School District (2 Schools)
- Plainfield Public School District (15 Schools)
- South Plainfield Borough School District (8 Schools)
- North Plainfield Borough School District (5 Schools)
Dunellen Borough School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunellen High School 411 First St Dunellen NJ 08812 (732) 968-0885 | 9-12 | 30 | 324 |
| John P Faber School 400 High St Dunellen NJ 08812 (732) 968-5311 | PK-5 | 44 | 540 |
| Lincoln Middle School 400 Dunellen Ave Dunellen NJ 08812 (732) 968-0885 | 6-8 | 22 | 272 |