School District of Philadelphia / Castor Gardens Middle School / Special Education Assistant

Job-title file

Special Education Assistant

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

19 employees hold this title in Castor Gardens Middle School. Median total compensation for the role is $31,545, below the department median of $61,716.

Employees: 19
Role median: $31,545
Agency median: $61,716
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$27,447$37,962+

How total compensation varies among the 19 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Cherissa Allan

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$37,962

Base pay: $37,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,962
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Cherissa Allan holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Mandy Choynacky

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$37,962

Base pay: $37,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,962
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Mandy Choynacky serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Kimberly Dodd

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$37,962

Base pay: $37,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,962
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Kimberly Dodd serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Rasheima Hainey

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$37,962

Base pay: $37,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,962
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Rasheima Hainey holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Union affiliation: PFT.

Shakirah Hill

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$37,962

Base pay: $37,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,962
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Shakirah Hill works as a Special Education Assistant for Castor Gardens Middle School. Shakirah earned $37,962 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Manjola Korriku

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$37,962

Base pay: $37,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,962
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Manjola Korriku serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Mark Peterson

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$37,962

Base pay: $37,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,962
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Mark Peterson is a Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by PFT.

Sharhonda White

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$35,212

Base pay: $35,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,212
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Sharhonda White works as a Special Education Assistant for Castor Gardens Middle School. Sharhonda earned $35,212 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.

Etleva Becolli

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$31,545

Base pay: $31,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,545
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Etleva Becolli is a Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $31,545. They are represented by PFT.

Phil Cuttino

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$31,545

Base pay: $31,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,545
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Phil Cuttino serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,545. Union affiliation: PFT.

Greidy Moreta

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$31,545

Base pay: $31,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,545
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Greidy Moreta is a Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $31,545. Union affiliation: PFT.

Nasir Pressley-Johnson

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$31,545

Base pay: $31,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,545
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Nasir Pressley-Johnson is a Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $31,545. They are represented by PFT.

David Johns

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$28,326

Base pay: $28,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,326
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

David Johns works as a Special Education Assistant for Castor Gardens Middle School. David earned $28,326 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Melissa Ortolaza

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$28,326

Base pay: $28,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,326
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Melissa Ortolaza is a Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $28,326. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Jeanne Palmer

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$28,326

Base pay: $28,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,326
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Jeanne Palmer holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,326. They are represented by PFT.

Daniela Spahiu

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$28,326

Base pay: $28,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,326
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Daniela Spahiu works as a Special Education Assistant for Castor Gardens Middle School. Daniela earned $28,326 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Saddiq Bell

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$27,447

Base pay: $27,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,447
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Saddiq Bell is a Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $27,447. They are represented by PFT.

Michael Dodd

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$27,447

Base pay: $27,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,447
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Michael Dodd holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,447. Union affiliation: PFT.

Maria Terry

Special Education Assistant/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp

$27,447

Base pay: $27,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,447
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8120
Organization Level: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Maria Terry works as a Special Education Assistant for Castor Gardens Middle School. Maria earned $27,447 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.