School District of Philadelphia / Lowell, James R. School

Agency file

Lowell, James R. School

Source file: School District of Philadelphia — Employee Information / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Lowell, James R. School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 71 employees with median total compensation of $58,129; the highest distinct record was $159,489.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $4.5M
Employees: 71
Median total: $58,129
Highest record: $159,489

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$19,236$121,419+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 71 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($58,129) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $63,018 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$27,447

$37,962

$58,129

$87,098

$102,520

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $102,520 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,447. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Teacher

27 · $83,347

Special Education Assistant

17 · $37,962

Teacher, Special Education

7 · $74,739

General Cleaner, 8 Hours

4 · $42,076

Student Climate Staff, 6 Hours

2 · $23,349

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Record list

Employees

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Khajlil Lewis- Brinkley

General Cleaner, 8 Hours/Lowell, James R. School

2026 total comp

$38,062

Base pay: $38,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,062
Union / bargaining unit: 32Bj
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Khajlil Lewis- Brinkley holds the role of General Cleaner, 8 Hours at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,062. Union affiliation: 32Bj.

Merlinda Allahar

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Merlinda Allahar works as a Special Education Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Merlinda earned $37,962 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Rachel Bathurst

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Rachel Bathurst works as a Special Education Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Rachel earned $37,962 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Shanna Connors

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Shanna Connors works as a Special Education Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Shanna earned $37,962 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Debra Hanton

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Debra Hanton holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Thuan Luong

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Lowell, James R. School, Thuan Luong serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Jaselyn Ortiz

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Jaselyn Ortiz is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Ciani Weeks

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Ciani Weeks is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Joy Carter

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Joy Carter holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.

Lauren Howard

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Lauren Howard is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.

Martina Mitchell

Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. 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: 7350
Organization Level: Elementary School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Lowell, James R. School, Martina Mitchell serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.