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District of Columbia / DCPS / Teacher, Special Education

Job-title file

Teacher, Special Education

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

1,033 employees hold this title in DCPS. Median total compensation for the role is $112,947, above the department median of $97,187.

Employees
1,033
Total payroll
$114.1M
Role median
$112,947
Agency median
$97,187
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$33,405$137,632+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,033 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare jurisdictions

Teacher Special Education beyond District of Columbia

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $112,947 ranks #1 of 2. See Teacher Special Education across all of District of Columbia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City
$17,580 · 149

Median total compensation for comparable Teacher Special Educationroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Ayana J Vernon

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2003/04/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,675

At DCPS, Ayana J Vernon serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Nyelah BranhamMay be multiple

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Hire date
2017/06/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
11,219

Payroll for Nyelah Branham (Teacher, Special Education, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $101,115 in 2024.

Najee Watkins

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,169

Najee Watkins works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Najee earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Krystina Hermes

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,009

Krystina Hermes holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Todd Leavitt

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2011/06/28
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,969

At DCPS, Todd Leavitt serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Talshea Thompson

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2021/11/29
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,189

At DCPS, Talshea Thompson serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Rachal Mann

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,600

Rachal Mann is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Bridget Lilley

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2016/08/07
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,932

Bridget Lilley holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Calvin Leake

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,832

Calvin Leake works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. Calvin earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Lawrence Jordan

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,879

At DCPS, Lawrence Jordan serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Isaac Matos

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/09/08
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,320

Isaac Matos holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/09/08. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Tania Contreras

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,185

At DCPS, Tania Contreras serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

James Mann Jr

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/05/12
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,812

James Mann Jr holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/05/12. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Cliff Liwanag

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/26
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,335

Cliff Liwanag is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/26. 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Danielle Hill

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2021/08/23
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,140

Danielle Hill holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Kama M Wheeler

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2004/08/27
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,306

At DCPS, Kama M Wheeler serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Rica Spriggs

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2017/07/31
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,675

Rica Spriggs is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Sara Barrett

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/09/10
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,505

At DCPS, Sara Barrett serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/09/10. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Terry Mckoy

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2016/07/24
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,917

Terry Mckoy holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Karlene Buckle

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,768

At DCPS, Karlene Buckle serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Danielle Harris

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,507

Danielle Harris holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Lauren Hibbs

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,819

Lauren Hibbs works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Lauren earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Laura Washington

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,882

At DCPS, Laura Washington serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

William Atkins

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2026/01/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Temporary
Record ID
42,761

At DCPS, William Atkins serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2026/01/05. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Juanita Colbert

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2026/03/30
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Temporary
Record ID
41,951

Juanita Colbert is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2026/03/30. 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Michele Freeman

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,406

Michele Freeman works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. Michele earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Sean Birmingham

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,501

At DCPS, Sean Birmingham serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Stephanie Davis Goslin

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,717

Stephanie Davis Goslin holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Rohan Davey

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/01/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,519

At DCPS, Rohan Davey serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/01/15. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Bryan Miller-Foster

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,639

Bryan Miller-Foster holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Braswell

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,380

Joseph Braswell works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. Joseph earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Amber King

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2024/08/12
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,600

At DCPS, Amber King serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Anibal Mustelier

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,148

Anibal Mustelier holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Maria Cabrera

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,356

At DCPS, Maria Cabrera serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Melvin Buck

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2018/08/19
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,458

Melvin Buck holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Lauren Kellman

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,719

At DCPS, Lauren Kellman serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Kendra Wells

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2015/08/10
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,193

At DCPS, Kendra Wells serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Jaida Mbabazi

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2022/08/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,758

Jaida Mbabazi works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Jaida earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jichele Sutton

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2010/06/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,911

At DCPS, Jichele Sutton serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Steven Howell

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2012/07/02
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,695

At DCPS, Steven Howell serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.