Stafford Township School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers are employed at Stafford Township School District. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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 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 |
| 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, 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 Stafford 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 | $19,316 | $25,171 |
| Administrators | $10,338 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Stafford Township School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Stafford 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 Stafford Township School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 178 | 192 | 189 |
| Preschool Teachers | 6 | 12 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 150 | 152 | 147 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 13 | 19 | 18 |
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 | 75 | 121 | 118 |
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 Stafford Township School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 124 | 124 | 121 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 | 24 | 26 |
| Student Support Staff | 22 | 24 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 42 | 45 | 42 |
Stafford Township School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Stafford Township School District manages 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Southern Regional School District (2 Schools)
- Barnegat Township School District (6 Schools)
- Long Beach Island School District (2 Schools)
- Little Egg Harbor Township School District (3 Schools)
- Ocean Township School District (2 Schools)
Stafford Township School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Ave Elementary School 1000 Mckinley Ave Manahawkin NJ 08050 (609) 978-5700 | 3-4 | 52 | 626 |
| Meinders Learning Center School 1000 Mckinley Ave Manahawkin NJ 08050 (609) 978-5700 | KG-KG | 21 | 246 |
| Ocean Acres Elementary School 489 Nautilus Dr Manahawkin NJ 08050 (609) 978-5700 | 1-2 | 42 | 579 |
| Oxycocus Elementary School 250 North Main St Manahawkin NJ 08050 (609) 978-5700 | PK-PK | 17 | 172 |
| Stafford Intermediate School 1000 Mckinley Ave Manahawkin NJ 08050 (609) 978-5700 | 5-6 | 57 | 632 |