OBTPS -- Old Bridge Township Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 700 teachers and support staff are employed at OBTPS. The tables below display school administration and 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, the following table displays average 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 average 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 OBTPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,088 | $25,168 |
| Administrators | $31,179 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Old Bridge Township Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by OBTPS. 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 OBTPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 684 | 691 | 697 |
| Preschool Teachers | 7 | 10 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 11 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 385 | 342 | 345 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 225 | 238 | 235 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 52 | 91 | 94 |
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 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 175 | 327 | 331 |
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 OBTPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 495 | 495 | 538 |
| District Support Staff | 37 | 39 | 39 |
| School Administrators | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 49 | 57 | 57 |
| Student Support Staff | 52 | 64 | 60 |
| Other Support Staff | 132 | 304 | 349 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 29 | 29 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 29 | 29 |
OBTPS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, OBTPS manages 15 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:
- Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (7 Schools)
- Keyport Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Sayreville Borough School District (7 Schools)
- Holmdel Township School District (4 Schools)
- South Amboy City School District (2 Schools)
Old Bridge Township Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cliffwood Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Gordon Cooper School 160 Birchwood Dr Cliffwood Beach NJ 07735 (732) 290-3881 | KG-5 | 15 | 249 |
Teaching in Laurence Harbor
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial School 11 Ely Ave Laurence Harbor NJ 08879 (732) 290-3876 | KG-5 | 25 | 390 |
Teaching in Matawan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheesequake School 111 Route 34 Matawan NJ 07747 (732) 360-4552 | KG-5 | 20 | 293 |
| Old Bridge High School 4209 Route 516 Matawan NJ 07747 (732) 290-3900 | 9-12 | 230 | 2,922 |
Teaching in Old Bridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan B Shepard School 33 Bushnell Rd Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4499 | KG-5 | 18 | 250 |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School 3439 Route 516 Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4400 | 6-8 | 95 | 1,165 |
| James Mc Divitt Elementary School 1 Manny Martin Way Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4512 | KG-5 | 31 | 551 |
| Jonas Salk Middle School 155 West Greystone Rd Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4519 | 6-8 | 84 | 1,013 |
| M Scott Carpenter School One Par Ave Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4452 | KG-5 | 17 | 292 |
| Raymond E Voorhees School 11 Liberty St Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4544 | KG-5 | 22 | 323 |
| Southwood School 64 Southwood Dr Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4539 | KG-5 | 21 | 290 |
| Virgil Grissom School One Sims Ave Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4481 | KG-5 | 15 | 201 |
| Walter Schirra School One Awn St Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4495 | KG-5 | 24 | 351 |
| William a Miller School 2 Old Matawan Rd Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 360-4589 | KG-5 | 24 | 348 |
Teaching in Parlin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Park School 33 Harvard Rd Parlin NJ 08859 (732) 360-4485 | KG-5 | 23 | 260 |