Morris School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 400 teachers and instructors and five thousand students that are enrolled at the 10 schools managed by Morris School District. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of 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 details the average salary for teachers, which is 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 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 salary ranges and 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 Morris School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,419 | $25,169 |
| Administrators | $22,129 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Morris School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Morris 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 Morris School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 403 | 410 | 419 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 224 | 234 | 238 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 130 | 119 | 121 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 39 | 47 | 49 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 11 | 18 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 110 | 136 | 126 |
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 Morris School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 314 | 314 | 307 |
| District Support Staff | 25 | 33 | 31 |
| School Administrators | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 31 | 30 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | 57 | 54 |
| Other Support Staff | 130 | 173 | 173 |
| Librarians | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 12 | 12 |
Morris School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Morris School District operates 10 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:
- Morris Plains Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Hanover Township School District (4 Schools)
- Madison Public Schools (5 Schools)
- Parsippany-Troy Hills School District (14 Schools)
- Florham Park Borough School District (3 Schools)
Morris School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Convent Station
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Avenue School 51 Johnston Dr Convent Station NJ 07961 (973) 292-2230 | PK-2 | 28 | 310 |
Teaching in Morris Plains
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Vail School 125 Speedwell Ave Morris Plains NJ 07950 (973) 292-2080 | KG-2 | 29 | 331 |
Teaching in Morristown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton School 24 Mills St Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 292-2190 | 3-5 | 29 | 302 |
| Frelinghuysen School West Hanover Ave Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 292-2200 | 6-8 | 89 | 1,094 |
| Hillcrest School 160 Hillcrest Ave Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 292-2240 | KG-2 | 25 | 321 |
| Lafayette Learning Center School 31 Hazel St Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 292-2222 | PK-PK | 10 | 144 |
| Morristown High School 50 Early St Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 292-2000 | 9-12 | 120 | 1,595 |
| Normandy Park School 19a Normandy Parkway Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 889-7690 | KG-5 | 32 | 370 |
| Sussex Avenue School 125 Sussex Ave Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 292-2250 | 3-5 | 26 | 329 |
| Thomas Jefferson School James St and Ogden Place Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 292-2090 | 3-5 | 30 | 308 |