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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Susan Weber

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,832

Base pay: $20,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,832
Hire date: 2002-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $121,839
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Susan Weber holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,832.

Naomi Charles

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,787

Base pay: $26,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,807
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,787
Hire date: 2021-12-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,938
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Naomi Charles holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,787.

Susan Krueger

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,737

Base pay: $30,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,737
Hire date: 2004-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,880
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Susan Krueger serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,737.

Judith Cahill

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,583

Base pay: $19,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,583
Hire date: 2005-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $118,132
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Judith Cahill 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 $30,583.

Ebere Osu

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,544

Base pay: $34,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$4,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,544
Hire date: 2007-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Ebere Osu serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $30,544.

Meaghan Accardi

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,531

Base pay: $30,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,531
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,060
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Meaghan Accardi serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,531.

Barbara Walker

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,483

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,483
Hire date: 2005-09-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $102,273
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Barbara Walker is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $30,483.

Irina Marra

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,424

Base pay: $31,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$1,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,424
Hire date: 2013-01-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,365
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Irina Marra works as a Teacher Special Education for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Irina earned $30,424 in 2025.

Avery Taylor

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,402

Base pay: $29,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,086
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,402
Hire date: 2024-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78,759
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Avery Taylor holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,402.

Alexandra Selig

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,385

Base pay: $30,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,385
Hire date: 2015-02-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,509
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Alexandra Selig serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,385.

Jessica Ceballos

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,385

Base pay: $30,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,385
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,406
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Jessica Ceballos is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $30,385.

Casey Babino

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,375

Base pay: $30,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,375
Hire date: 2018-09-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $93,163
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Casey Babino serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,375.

Briana Camacho

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,347

Base pay: $28,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,347
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,477
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Briana Camacho is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). 2025 total compensation came to $30,347.

Coretta Whitehall

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,257

Base pay: $21,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,849
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,257
Hire date: 1994-03-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $128,451
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Coretta Whitehall is a Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. 2025 total compensation came to $30,257.

Patricia Bergstrom

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,218

Base pay: $22,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,218
Hire date: 1988-09-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,492
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Patricia Bergstrom holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $30,218.

Genna Luzzi

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,205

Base pay: $21,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,205
Hire date: 2025-03-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $107,417
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Genna Luzzi serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,205.

Mary Tracy

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,199

Base pay: $27,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,199
Hire date: 2024-11-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,344
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Mary Tracy holds the role of Teacher Special Education at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,199.

Sonia Defreitas

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,053

Base pay: $21,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,053
Hire date: 2003-01-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,880
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Sonia Defreitas works as a Teacher Special Education for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Sonia earned $30,053 in 2025.

Michele Mclee

Teacher Special Education/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$30,043

Base pay: $21,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,043
Hire date: 1985-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $128,451
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Michele Mclee serves as a Teacher Special Education based in Manhattan. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $30,043.