New York City / Department of Education Pedagogical / Teacher Special Education

Job-title file

Teacher Special Education

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

29,753 employees hold this title in Department of Education Pedagogical. Median total compensation for the role is $101,341, below the department median of $105,971.

Employees: 29,753
Total payroll: $2.8B
Role median: $101,341
Agency median: $105,971
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$23,013$153,835+

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

How total compensation varies among the 29,753 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Teacher Special Education pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other — about 1,880 people — is $66,170. Department of Education Pedagogical pays a median base salary of $100,376 for this role, 52% above that figure — about the 81st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Education Pedagogical sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,720

$59,550

$66,170

$81,570

$126,200

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $100,376

The bar is the range of annual wages for Special Education Teachers, All Other across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Education Pedagogical’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other — about 33,930 people — is $76,580. Department of Education Pedagogical’s median base salary is 31% above that national figure, about the 76th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,440

$60,930

$76,580

$99,690

$120,080

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $100,376

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 27,093 of 29,753 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Education Pedagogical is $101,341, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Teacher Special Education beyond New York City

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $101,341 ranks #2 of 3. See Teacher Special Education across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$130,268 · 60

School District of Philadelphia

$90,355 · 1,854

Median total compensation for comparable Teacher Special Education roles 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

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Robyn Sanseverino

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,443

Base pay: $117,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,443
Hire date: 2007-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $120,039
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Robyn Sanseverino is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,443.

Christina Finger

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,443

Base pay: $103,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,443
Hire date: 2015-02-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,563
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Christina Finger serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $136,443.

Pricilla Brito

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,410

Base pay: $128,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,410
Hire date: 2005-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,237
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Pricilla Brito holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $136,410.

Verona Prince

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,408

Base pay: $134,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,408
Hire date: 1987-11-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,442
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Verona Prince holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,408.

Auburn Heller

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,406

Base pay: $111,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,357
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,406
Hire date: 2015-09-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,969
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Auburn Heller works as a Teacher Special Education for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Auburn earned $136,406 in 2025.

Lilliana Ortiz

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,399

Base pay: $122,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,399
Hire date: 2009-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,499
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Lilliana Ortiz serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,399.

Angela Scasso

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,372

Base pay: $135,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,372
Hire date: 2002-08-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $138,765
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Angela Scasso holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,372.

Rosanna Diaz

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,361

Base pay: $130,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,304
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,361
Hire date: 1995-10-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $132,305
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Rosanna Diaz holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,361.

Christine Cohen

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,353

Base pay: $120,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,353
Hire date: 2008-09-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $122,353
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Christine Cohen is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $136,353.

Tihira Haffoney

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,352

Base pay: $130,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,352
Hire date: 1997-09-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $132,305
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Tihira Haffoney is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. 2025 total compensation came to $136,352.

Karen Krell

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,340

Base pay: $138,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$1,859
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,340
Hire date: 1999-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,588
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Karen Krell is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $136,340.

Raphael Munchez

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,334

Base pay: $119,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,334
Hire date: 1999-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $121,677
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Raphael Munchez is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $136,334.

Nicole LewisMay be multiple

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,330

Hire date: 2024-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $96,820
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

This Teacher Special Education record at Department of Education Pedagogical for Nicole Lewis may represent several individuals, totaling $136,330 in 2025.

Kevin Rodgers

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,326

Base pay: $119,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,982
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,326
Hire date: 2006-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $121,677
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kevin Rodgers holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,326.

Jacqueline Abrams

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,306

Base pay: $134,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,306
Hire date: 1996-11-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,588
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Jacqueline Abrams works as a Teacher Special Education for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. Jacqueline earned $136,306 in 2025.

Michelle Kurz Glassman

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,293

Base pay: $138,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$1,906
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,293
Hire date: 1996-10-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,588
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Michelle Kurz Glassman works as a Teacher Special Education for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Michelle earned $136,293 in 2025.

Alejandrin Alejo

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,292

Base pay: $134,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,292
Hire date: 1999-09-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,588
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Alejandrin Alejo holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,292.

Victoria Salerno

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,292

Base pay: $131,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,292
Hire date: 2001-09-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,777
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Victoria Salerno serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,292.

Meridith Savage

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,248

Base pay: $138,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$1,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,248
Hire date: 1998-09-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,588
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Meridith Savage is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). 2025 total compensation came to $136,248.

Nadege Borgella

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,243

Base pay: $115,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,974
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,243
Hire date: 2006-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,531
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Nadege Borgella serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,243.

Theresa Armento

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,243

Base pay: $115,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,974
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,243
Hire date: 1999-04-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,531
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Theresa Armento is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $136,243.

Tracey Plummer

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,243

Base pay: $115,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,974
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,243
Hire date: 2004-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,531
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Tracey Plummer holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,243.

John Montavon Mckill

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,225

Base pay: $118,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,225
Hire date: 2006-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $121,677
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

John Montavon Mckill works as a Teacher Special Education for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. John earned $136,225 in 2025.

Clara Catalano

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,225

Base pay: $115,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,225
Hire date: 2006-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,531
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Clara Catalano holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $136,225.

Cara Levin

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,213

Base pay: $125,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,213
Hire date: 2005-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $128,137
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Cara Levin is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,213.

Christen Theis

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,212

Base pay: $123,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,871
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,212
Hire date: 2009-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,499
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Christen Theis works as a Teacher Special Education for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Christen earned $136,212 in 2025.

Wanjiku Karumba

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,209

Base pay: $113,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,209
Hire date: 2007-11-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,893
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Wanjiku Karumba is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $136,209.

Asantewaa Asamoah

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,199

Base pay: $115,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,199
Hire date: 2003-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $120,039
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Asantewaa Asamoah is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). 2025 total compensation came to $136,199.

Julia John

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,181

Base pay: $113,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,181
Hire date: 2010-01-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $120,039
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Julia John holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $136,181.

Diane Carney

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,167

Base pay: $120,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,167
Hire date: 2009-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,499
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Diane Carney holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $136,167.

Deisy Lao

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$136,159

Base pay: $134,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,159
Hire date: 2000-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,442
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Deisy Lao is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,159.