School District of Philadelphia / High School of the Future / Teacher, Special Education

Job-title file

Teacher, Special Education

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

13 employees hold this title in High School of the Future. Median total compensation for the role is $75,864, above the department median of $61,923.

Employees: 13
Role median: $75,864
Agency median: $61,923
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,667$110,720+

How total compensation varies among the 13 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

Nija Birchett

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
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

Nija Birchett holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. They are represented by PFT.

Cynthia Snipes

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
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

Cynthia Snipes holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. Union affiliation: PFT.

Dawn Watanabe

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
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

Dawn Watanabe holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. Union affiliation: PFT.

Christine Bastian

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$102,520

Base pay: $102,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,520
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

Christine Bastian holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,520. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Gregory Johnson

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$102,520

Base pay: $102,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,520
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

Gregory Johnson holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,520. Union affiliation: PFT.

David Hand

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$94,011

Base pay: $94,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,011
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

David Hand works as a Teacher, Special Education for High School of the Future. David earned $94,011 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Sylvia Brown

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$75,864

Base pay: $75,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,864
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

Sylvia Brown works as a Teacher, Special Education for High School of the Future. Sylvia earned $75,864 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Annette Ellis

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$72,173

Base pay: $72,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,173
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

Annette Ellis works as a Teacher, Special Education for High School of the Future. Annette earned $72,173 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Olivia Cabry

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$71,048

Base pay: $71,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,048
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

Olivia Cabry works as a Teacher, Special Education for High School of the Future. Olivia earned $71,048 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Krystal Mack

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$67,051

Base pay: $67,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,051
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, Krystal Mack serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,051. They are represented by PFT.

Caitlin Hyde

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$65,714

Base pay: $65,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,714
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

Caitlin Hyde holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,714. They are represented by PFT.

Donna Patterson

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$59,667

Base pay: $59,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,667
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

Donna Patterson is a Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. 2026 total compensation came to $59,667. Union affiliation: PFT.

Leah Shifrel

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

2026 total comp

$59,667

Base pay: $59,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,667
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

Leah Shifrel is a Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. 2026 total compensation came to $59,667. Their bargaining unit is PFT.