Mountainside Borough School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 50 teachers and support staff are employed at Mountainside Borough School District. 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 sourced 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 following table details the average salary 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 |
| 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 average salary 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 Mountainside 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 | $21,687 | $25,171 |
| Administrators | $15,556 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mountainside Borough School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mountainside 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 Mountainside Borough School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 56 | 54 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 39 | 47 |
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.
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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 Mountainside Borough School District are shown in the table below.
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 21 | 21 |
Mountainside Borough School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mountainside Borough School District operates 2 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:
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District (8 Schools)
- Westfield Public Schools (10 Schools)
- Union City School District (5 Schools)
- Morris-Union Jointure Commission School District (2 Schools)
- Summit Public Schools (9 Schools)
Mountainside Borough School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School 1497 Woodacres Dr Mountainside NJ 07092 (908) 301-9104 | PK-2 | 35 | 268 |
| Deerfield Elementary School 302 Central Ave Mountainside NJ 07092 (908) 232-8828 | 3-8 | 19 | 506 |