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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

Toi Witcher

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2017/06/19
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,849

At DCPS, Toi Witcher serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Kendra BurmesterMay be multiple

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Hire date
2022/01/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,910

Payroll for Kendra Burmester (Teacher, Special Education, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $89,306 in 2024.

Lache WashingtonMay be multiple

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Hire date
2025/01/06
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,890

This Teacher, Special Education record at DCPS for Lache Washington may represent several individuals, totaling $89,306 in 2024.

Jacob AdelakunMay be multiple

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Hire date
2023/12/04
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,409

This Teacher, Special Education record at DCPS for Jacob Adelakun may represent several individuals, totaling $89,306 in 2024.

Nicholas Daney-Cuffie

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2024/08/19
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,218

Nicholas Daney-Cuffie holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,306. Their pay grade is 15.

Simone Fletcher

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2018/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,039

Simone Fletcher holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,306. Their pay grade is 15.

Meladie Tatum

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2019/08/26
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,099

At DCPS, Meladie Tatum serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Selena Myers

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2019/02/03
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,587

Selena Myers holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,306. Their pay grade is 15.

Samantha Smith

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2016/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,217

At DCPS, Samantha Smith serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrice Mayers

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2007/08/20
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,497

Patrice Mayers holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,306. Their pay grade is 15.

Lauren Fantozzi

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2024/07/01
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,898

Lauren Fantozzi is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Dequirry Cann

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2021/08/31
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,178

Dequirry Cann works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Dequirry earned $89,306 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Makayla Johnson

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2024/11/25
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,821

Makayla Johnson works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Makayla earned $89,306 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Patricia Asomaning

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2023/01/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,475

Patricia Asomaning holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,306. Their pay grade is 15.

Kimberly Bowling

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2004/05/22
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,236

Kimberly Bowling works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Kimberly earned $89,306 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Danielle Green

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2019/08/18
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,870

At DCPS, Danielle Green serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

John Stevens

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2022/05/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,320

John Stevens works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. John earned $89,306 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Alyssa Heldman

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,530

At DCPS, Alyssa Heldman serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Layla White

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2019/08/19
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,909

At DCPS, Layla White serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Reginald Smith

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2019/08/19
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,382

Reginald Smith is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Alanna M Blecha

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2007/08/20
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,489

Alanna M Blecha holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $89,306. Their pay grade is 15.

Naiya Brooks

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,538
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,538
Hire date
2013/06/19
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,925

Naiya Brooks is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $88,538. They are classified at grade 15.

Tuwa Karnley

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,538
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,538
Hire date
2020/08/24
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,659

Tuwa Karnley holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,538. Their pay grade is 15.

Elizabeth Persons

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,538
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,538
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,250

At DCPS, Elizabeth Persons serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,538. They are classified at grade 15.

Leroy TaylorMay be multiple

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Hire date
2006/05/26
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,783

Leroy Taylor appears in DCPS payroll as a Teacher, Special Education, with $88,402 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Samantha Snidarich

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2021/08/16
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,222

At DCPS, Samantha Snidarich serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Demetria Sims

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,327

Demetria Sims holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,402. Their pay grade is 15.

Teisha Smith

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2022/10/10
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,700

At DCPS, Teisha Smith serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Dileydis Grullon

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2018/05/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,430

At DCPS, Dileydis Grullon serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeysson Maranto Meza

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2025/09/08
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,489

Jeysson Maranto Meza holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/09/08. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,402. Their pay grade is 15.

Melanie Cobb

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2012/09/03
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,350

Melanie Cobb works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Melanie earned $88,402 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Allen Nobles

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2024/03/25
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,629

At DCPS, Allen Nobles serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Franklyn Rivera

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2025/09/03
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,136

Franklyn Rivera works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/09/03. Franklyn earned $88,402 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Dana Hirsch

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2026/03/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,524

At DCPS, Dana Hirsch serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2026/03/09. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Kenisha Toye

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2025/09/04
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,881

Kenisha Toye is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/09/04. 2024 total compensation came to $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Jaia Werner

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,815

Jaia Werner holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,402. Their pay grade is 15.

Asia Cofield

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2021/12/13
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,868

At DCPS, Asia Cofield serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Joseph Greenlee

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,348

At DCPS, Joseph Greenlee serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Muhammad Darab

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,222

Muhammad Darab works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Muhammad earned $88,378 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Alexandra Wasserman

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2017/08/06
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,434

Alexandra Wasserman holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,378. Their pay grade is 15.