School District of Philadelphia / Farrell, Louis H. School / Special Education Assistant

Job-title file

Special Education Assistant

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

17 employees hold this title in Farrell, Louis H. School. Median total compensation for the role is $35,212, below the department median of $94,011.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $574.4K
Role median: $35,212
Agency median: $94,011
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$27,447$37,962+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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. Farrell, Louis H. School pays a median base salary of $35,212 for this role, 2% below that figure — about the 44th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Farrell, Louis H. School sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$26,870

$32,220

$36,080

$40,010

$46,470

Farrell, Louis H. School median · $35,212

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 Farrell, Louis H. 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. Farrell, Louis H. School’s median base salary is 4% below that national figure, about the 43rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$27,150

$31,060

$36,780

$45,360

$50,040

Farrell, Louis H. School median · $35,212

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 Farrell, Louis H. School is $35,212, 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 Farrell, Louis H. School, the median of $35,212 ranks #58 of 219.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Masterman, Julia R. High School

$39,910 · 2

Elkin, Lewis School

$37,962 · 3

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

Edison, Thomas a High School

$37,962 · 22

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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Eileen Marie Cinque

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Eileen Marie Cinque is a Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Entela Dimo

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Farrell, Louis H. School, Entela Dimo serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Rita Edmunds

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Farrell, Louis H. School, Rita Edmunds serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Maria Galicia

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Maria Galicia holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Yasmeen Javed

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Yasmeen Javed is a Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Patricia Mapps

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Patricia Mapps works as a Special Education Assistant for Farrell, Louis H. School. Patricia earned $37,962 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Besie Meto

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Farrell, Louis H. School, Besie Meto serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Kellie Wermuth

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Kellie Wermuth holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Yolanda Reed

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Yolanda Reed works as a Special Education Assistant for Farrell, Louis H. School. Yolanda earned $35,212 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Trudy Williams

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Farrell, Louis H. School, Trudy Williams serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,452. Union affiliation: Pft.

Bahdja Boubegra

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Farrell, Louis H. School, Bahdja Boubegra serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,545. Union affiliation: Pft.

Suzanne Whittaker-Levin

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Suzanne Whittaker-Levin works as a Special Education Assistant for Farrell, Louis H. School. Suzanne earned $31,545 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Pony Chowdhury

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Pony Chowdhury is a Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. 2026 total compensation came to $28,326. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Ibtissam Khalil

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Ibtissam Khalil is a Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. 2026 total compensation came to $28,326. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Ornela Hoxha-Dingo

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Ornela Hoxha-Dingo holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,447. Union affiliation: Pft.

Tayler Monts

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Tayler Monts works as a Special Education Assistant for Farrell, Louis H. School. Tayler earned $27,447 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Firdoze Oshafi

Special Education Assistant/Farrell, Louis H. 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: 8380
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Firdoze Oshafi holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Farrell, Louis H. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,447. Union affiliation: Pft.