Wayne Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 700 teachers and eight thousand students that are enrolled at the 14 schools managed by Wayne Public Schools. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,750 | $28,230-$78,940 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,700 | $54,160 - $99,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,150 | $56,690 - $100,060 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,260 | $59,420 - $101,900 |
| High School Teacher | $79,460 | $60,150 - $103,490 |
| PE Teacher | $82,860 | $34,470 - $119,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 and ranges for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,750 | $28,230-$78,940 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $73,640 | $58,250 - $98,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
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 (Preschool) | $89,350 | $45,720-$165,690 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,650 | $100,070 - $170,870 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,580 | $51,570 - $105,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 Wayne Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,375 | $25,168 |
| Administrators | $35,988 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wayne Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Wayne Public Schools. 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 Wayne Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 654 | 780 | 682 |
| Preschool Teachers | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 7 | 14 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 351 | 335 | 347 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 256 | 315 | 211 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 32 | 109 | 102 |
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 | 202 | 192 | 302 |
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 Wayne Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 354 | 354 | 352 |
| District Support Staff | 35 | 36 | 34 |
| School Administrators | 23 | 29 | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 36 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 80 | 85 | 86 |
| Other Support Staff | 207 | 164 | 163 |
| Librarians | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 31 | 31 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 31 | 31 |
Wayne Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Wayne Public Schools 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:
- Totowa Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Lincoln Park Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Little Falls Township School District (3 Schools)
- West Paterson Borough School District (3 Schools)
- Pequannock Township School District (5 Schools)
Wayne Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Terhune School 40 Geoffrey Way Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3150 |
PK-5 | 24 | 411 |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School 201 Garside Ave Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 389-2120 |
6-8 | 60 | 738 |
| Fallon Elementary School 51 Clifford Dr Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3125 |
KG-5 | 21 | 373 |
| George Washington School 68 Lenox Rd Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3140 |
6-8 | 56 | 570 |
| John F Kennedy School 1310 Ratzer Rd Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3160 |
PK-5 | 30 | 455 |
| Lafayette School 100 Laauwe Ave Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3165 |
KG-5 | 20 | 353 |
| Packanack School 190 Oakwood Dr Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3170 |
PK-5 | 34 | 493 |
| Pines Lake School 511 Pines Lake Dr Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3175 |
KG-5 | 28 | 409 |
| Randall Carter School 531 Alps Rd Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3145 |
KG-5 | 27 | 350 |
| Ryerson School 30 Mc Clelland Ave Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3180 |
KG-5 | 25 | 257 |
| Schuyler-Colfax Middle School 1500 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3130 |
6-8 | 62 | 711 |
| Theunis Dey School 55 Webster Dr Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 633-3155 |
KG-5 | 25 | 429 |
| Wayne Hills High School 272 Berdan Ave Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 317-2000 |
9-12 | 110 | 1,379 |
| Wayne Valley High School 551 Valley Rd Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 317-2200 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,404 |