Lower Township School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 100 educators and 2,000 students that are enrolled at the 4 schools managed by Lower Township School District. The Lower Township School District teacher and administration salary information displayed in the following tables are taken from several government agencies as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Lower Township School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Ocean City region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $51,840 | $27,040-$82,030 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,610 | $55,290 - $94,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,570 | $52,220 - $97,620 |
| Middle School Teacher | $76,990 | $58,570 - $100,390 |
| High School Teacher | $82,310 | $59,930 - $101,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Ocean City, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Lower Township School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,890 | $52,250 - $92,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Ocean City, 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 Ocean City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $127,800 | $100,270 - $157,770 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $84,750 | $55,310 - $115,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Ocean City, 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 Lower 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 | $31,520 | $25,171 |
| Administrators | $13,481 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lower Township School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lower 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 Lower Township School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 139 | 146 | 139 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 10 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 90 | 100 | 99 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 20 | 25 | 14 |
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 | 13 | 57 | 63 |
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 Lower Township School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 129 | 129 | 130 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 23 | 23 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 54 | 77 | 77 |
Lower Township School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Lower 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:
- Lower Cape May Regional School District (2 Schools)
- Wildwood City School District (3 Schools)
- Middle Township School District (4 Schools)
- Cape May County Special Services School District (2 Schools)
- Dennis Township School District (2 Schools)
Lower Township School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Cape May
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl T. Mitnick School 905 Seashore Rd Cape May NJ 08204 (609) 884-9470 |
1-2 | 38 | 455 |
| Maud Abrams School 714 Town Bank Rd Cape May NJ 08204 (609) 884-9420 |
3-4 | 38 | 448 |
| Sandman Consolidated School 838 Seashore Rd Cape May NJ 08204 (609) 884-9410 |
5-6 | 37 | 473 |
Teaching in Villas
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial School 2600 Bayshore Rd Villas NJ 08251 (609) 884-9430 |
PK-KG | 26 | 445 |