School District of Philadelphia / Decatur, Stephen School / Special Education Assistant

Job-title file

Special Education Assistant

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

24 employees hold this title in Decatur, Stephen School. Median total compensation for the role is $36,587, below the department median of $78,792.

Employees: 24
Role median: $36,587
Agency median: $78,792
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$27,447$37,962+

How total compensation varies among the 24 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

Michelle Bucher

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Michelle Bucher holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Union affiliation: PFT.

Megann Carey

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Decatur, Stephen School, Megann Carey serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Union affiliation: PFT.

Takeasha Delancy

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Takeasha Delancy works as a Special Education Assistant for Decatur, Stephen School. Takeasha earned $37,962 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Karen Dudick

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Decatur, Stephen School, Karen Dudick serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. They are represented by PFT.

Paula Finley

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Paula Finley works as a Special Education Assistant for Decatur, Stephen School. Paula earned $37,962 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Collen Foster

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Collen Foster works as a Special Education Assistant for Decatur, Stephen School. Collen earned $37,962 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Kevin Gallagher

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Decatur, Stephen School, Kevin Gallagher serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Jennifer Jaje

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Jennifer Jaje is a Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Union affiliation: PFT.

Elizabeth Kitchenman

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Elizabeth Kitchenman works as a Special Education Assistant for Decatur, Stephen School. Elizabeth earned $37,962 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.

Melissa Romero

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Decatur, Stephen School, Melissa Romero serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Francis Schmeltzer

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Francis Schmeltzer works as a Special Education Assistant for Decatur, Stephen School. Francis earned $37,962 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Bethanne Schultz

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Decatur, Stephen School, Bethanne Schultz serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. They are represented by PFT.

Christine Dalton

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Christine Dalton holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,212. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Denise Lathrop

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Denise Lathrop is a Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. 2026 total compensation came to $35,212. They are represented by PFT.

Sara Whitehouse

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Sara Whitehouse works as a Special Education Assistant for Decatur, Stephen School. Sara earned $35,212 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.

Isabelle Shepherd

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen School

2026 total comp

$33,452

Base pay: $33,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,452
Union / bargaining unit: PFT
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Decatur, Stephen School, Isabelle Shepherd serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,452. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Gabrielle Dambrosio

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Gabrielle Dambrosio is a Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. 2026 total compensation came to $31,545. Union affiliation: PFT.

Kaylee Donahue

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Decatur, Stephen School, Kaylee Donahue serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,545. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Nicole Miller

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Nicole Miller is a Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. 2026 total compensation came to $31,545. Union affiliation: PFT.

Deborah Townsend

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Deborah Townsend works as a Special Education Assistant for Decatur, Stephen School. Deborah earned $31,545 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Riley Weldon

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Riley Weldon holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,545. They are represented by PFT.

Caroline Harris

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Caroline Harris holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,326. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Kristen Lawrence

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Kristen Lawrence holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,326. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Tracy Hoover

Special Education Assistant/Decatur, Stephen 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: 8420
Organization Level: ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Tracy Hoover is a Special Education Assistant at Decatur, Stephen School. 2026 total compensation came to $27,447. Union affiliation: PFT.