School District of Philadelphia / Edison, Thomas a High School / Special Education Assistant

Job-title file

Special Education Assistant

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

22 employees hold this title in Edison, Thomas a High School. Median total compensation for the role is $37,962, below the department median of $69,505.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $792.3K
Role median: $37,962
Agency median: $69,505
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$27,447$40,221+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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

Special Education Assistant pay vs. the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area

Across all employers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area, the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — about 26,990 people — is $36,080. Edison, Thomas a High School pays a median base salary of $37,962 for this role, 5% above that figure — about the 62nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Edison, Thomas a High School sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$26,870

$32,220

$36,080

$40,010

$46,470

Edison, Thomas a High School median · $37,962

The bar is the range of annual wages for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary across every employer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Edison, Thomas a High School’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — about 1,420,350 people — is $36,780. Edison, Thomas a High School’s median base salary is 3% above that national figure, about the 53rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$27,150

$31,060

$36,780

$45,360

$50,040

Edison, Thomas a High School median · $37,962

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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Edison, Thomas a High School is $37,962, 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 departments

This role across School District of Philadelphia

Special Education Assistant is held in 219 School District of Philadelphia departments. In Edison, Thomas a High School, the median of $37,962 ranks #2 of 219.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Masterman, Julia R. High School

$39,910 · 2

Fitler Academics Plus School

$37,962 · 4

Alexander, Sadie T.M. Upenn Partnership School

$37,962 · 9

Bartram, John High School

$37,962 · 9

Conwell, Russell H. School

$37,962 · 2

Bodine, William W. High School

$37,962 · 2

Crossan, Kennedy C. School

$37,962 · 7

Comly, Watson School

$37,962 · 12

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

$37,962 · 3

Academy for the Middle Years at Northwest

$37,962 · 1

Central High School

$37,962 · 4

Elkin, Lewis School

$37,962 · 3

Median total compensation for the Special Education Assistant role in other School District of Philadelphiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Pauline Wilkerson-Jernigan

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High School

2026 total comp

$41,857

Base pay: $41,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,857
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Pauline Wilkerson-Jernigan works as a Special Education Assistant for Edison, Thomas a High School. Pauline earned $41,857 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Shantae Brooks

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Shantae Brooks is a Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Theodora Brunson

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Theodora Brunson holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Antonia Castro

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Edison, Thomas a High School, Antonia Castro serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Dorian Clark

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Edison, Thomas a High School, Dorian Clark serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Nica Connelly

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Nica Connelly holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Shydia Davis

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Shydia Davis is a Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Shawn Dellum-Spencer

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Shawn Dellum-Spencer works as a Special Education Assistant for Edison, Thomas a High School. Shawn earned $37,962 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Annette Garcia

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Annette Garcia holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Laura Harris

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Laura Harris is a Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Keia Jenkins

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Keia Jenkins works as a Special Education Assistant for Edison, Thomas a High School. Keia earned $37,962 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Neama Marzouk

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Neama Marzouk works as a Special Education Assistant for Edison, Thomas a High School. Neama earned $37,962 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

La'Sheika Mitchell

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

La'Sheika Mitchell is a Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Daisy Rivera-Perez

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Edison, Thomas a High School, Daisy Rivera-Perez serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Jasmine Sanchez

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Edison, Thomas a High School, Jasmine Sanchez serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Atiya Smith

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Atiya Smith is a Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Breyiona Thompson

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Breyiona Thompson holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Chantell Brown

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Chantell Brown works as a Special Education Assistant for Edison, Thomas a High School. Chantell earned $31,545 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Abigail Ducon

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Abigail Ducon works as a Special Education Assistant for Edison, Thomas a High School. Abigail earned $28,326 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Minaj Williams

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Minaj Williams holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,326. They are represented by Pft.

Sanaa Whetstone-Leonard

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Sanaa Whetstone-Leonard is a Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. 2026 total compensation came to $27,447. They are represented by Pft.

Anthony Coleman

Special Education Assistant/Edison, Thomas a High 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: 5020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Anthony Coleman is a Special Education Assistant at Edison, Thomas a High School. 2026 total compensation came to $27,447. Union affiliation: Pft.