School District of Philadelphia / High School of the Future / Special Education Assistant

Job-title file

Special Education Assistant

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

20 employees hold this title in High School of the Future. Median total compensation for the role is $35,707, below the department median of $61,923.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $693.1K
Role median: $35,707
Agency median: $61,923
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$28,326$40,377+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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. High School of the Future pays a median base salary of $35,707 for this role, 1% below that figure — about the 48th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where High School of the Future sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$26,870

$32,220

$36,080

$40,010

$46,470

High School of the Future median · $35,707

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 High School of the Future’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. High School of the Future’s median base salary is 3% below that national figure, about the 45th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$27,150

$31,060

$36,780

$45,360

$50,040

High School of the Future median · $35,707

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 High School of the Future is $35,707, 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 High School of the Future, the median of $35,707 ranks #54 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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Lutretia Battle-Brown

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Lutretia Battle-Brown holds the role of Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,857. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Tia Benson

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Tia Benson works as a Special Education Assistant for High School of the Future. Tia earned $37,962 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Wanda Christie

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Wanda Christie is a Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Sydia Dixon

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Sydia Dixon works as a Special Education Assistant for High School of the Future. Sydia earned $37,962 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Lydia Dixon

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Lydia Dixon holds the role of Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Cheryl Rivers

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Cheryl Rivers holds the role of Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Joseph Sawyer

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At High School of the Future, Joseph Sawyer serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Tatiana Stewart

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Tatiana Stewart is a Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Dominique Void

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Dominique Void is a Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Linda Roberts

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Linda Roberts works as a Special Education Assistant for High School of the Future. Linda earned $37,962 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Angela Adams

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At High School of the Future, Angela Adams serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,452. They are represented by Pft.

Betty Dennis

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Betty Dennis works as a Special Education Assistant for High School of the Future. Betty earned $33,452 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Deborah Davis

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Deborah Davis holds the role of Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,545. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Bryan Magee

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Bryan Magee works as a Special Education Assistant for High School of the Future. Bryan earned $31,545 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Janee Porter

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Janee Porter is a Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. 2026 total compensation came to $31,545. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Latoya Ruffin

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Latoya Ruffin works as a Special Education Assistant for High School of the Future. Latoya earned $31,545 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Misha Williams

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Misha Williams holds the role of Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,545. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

William Gary

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At High School of the Future, William Gary serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,326. Union affiliation: Pft.

Jaquan Lawrence

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Jaquan Lawrence holds the role of Special Education Assistant at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,326. They are represented by Pft.

Julie Williams

Special Education Assistant/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At High School of the Future, Julie Williams serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,326. They are represented by Pft.