Mercer County Special Service School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 100 educators and 600 students enrolled at the 4 schools operated by Mercer County Special Service School District. The Mercer County Special Service School District faculty and staff salary details presented in the following tables are taken from several government sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Mercer County Special Service School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Trenton-Ewing local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $43,920 | $27,040-$74,330 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,390 | $55,350 - $94,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,770 | $58,120 - $98,610 |
| High School Teacher | $76,740 | $58,260 - $99,790 |
| PE Teacher | $68,980 | $31,360 - $122,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Trenton-Ewing, 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 that work for Mercer County Special Service School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,920 | $27,040-$74,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Trenton-Ewing, 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 Trenton-Ewing area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $77,970 | $45,560-$138,320 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,830 | $96,740 - $167,980 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,840 | $37,070 - $97,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Trenton-Ewing, 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 Mercer County Special Service School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,086 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $21,970 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mercer County Special Service School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mercer County Special Service 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 Mercer County Special Service School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 72 | 76 | 75 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 25 | 26 | 25 |
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 | 172 | 185 | 196 |
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 Mercer County Special Service School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 141 | 141 | 135 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 | 32 | 29 |
| Student Support Staff | 77 | 75 | 71 |
| Other Support Staff | 23 | 27 | 29 |
Mercer County Special Service School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mercer County Special Service School District manages 4 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:
- Mercer County Vocational School District (2 Schools)
- Hamilton Township School District (23 Schools)
- Washington Township School District (3 Schools)
- West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (10 Schools)
- Lawrence Township Public Schools (7 Schools)
Mercer County Special Service School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Hamilton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Elementary School 1020 Old Trenton Rd Hamilton NJ 08690 (609) 570-1120 |
3-8 | 31 | 186 |
Teaching in Trenton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph F Cappello School 1072 Old Trenton Rd Trenton NJ 08690 (609) 588-8485 |
PK-3 | 25 | 141 |
| Mercer High School (Junior / Senior) 1030 Old Trenton Rd Trenton NJ 08690 (609) 588-8450 |
9-12 | 43 | 269 |
| N J Regional Day-Hamilton School 1070 Old Trenton Rd Trenton NJ 08690 (609) 588-8490 |
KG-8 | 7 | 44 |