Union City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Union City School District oversees 5 schools with just over 100 educators. 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 has been taken from 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 following table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Union City School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,266 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $34,063 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Union City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Union City 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 Union City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 89 | 98 | 101 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 42 | 42 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 32 | 34 | 37 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 20 | 22 | 22 |
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 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 61 | 94 | 102 |
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 Union City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 400 | 400 | 427 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Student Support Staff | 22 | 30 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 22 | 341 | 365 |
Union City School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Union City School District in the list 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:
- Kenilworth Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Springfield Township School District (5 Schools)
- Mountainside Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Westfield Public Schools (10 Schools)
- Cranford Township Schools (7 Schools)
Union City School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Scotch Plains
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Academy-North 2630 Plainfield Ave Scotch Plains NJ 07076 (908) 233-9366 | 9-12 | 8 | 76 |
Teaching in Westfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beadleston High School 1571 Lamberts Mill Rd Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 233-7581 | 8-12 | 12 | 33 |
| Crossroads School 45 Cardinal Dr Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 232-6655 | 1-6 | 12 | 48 |
| Hillcrest Academy-South 1571 Lamberts Mill Rd Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 654-8558 | 9-12 | 7 | 78 |
| Westlake School-Westfield 1571 Lamberts Mill Rd Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 232-4181 | 1-12 | 14 | 78 |