School District of Philadelphia / Lowell, James R. School
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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School Climate Manager/Lowell, James R. School
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Kenneth Moore works as a School Climate Manager for Lowell, James R. School. Kenneth earned $87,098 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Casa.
Occupational Therapist/Lowell, James R. School
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Amy Gardner holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,091. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Charlene Dixon is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $83,347. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Shanee Reid works as a Teacher for Lowell, James R. School. Shanee earned $83,347 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Megan Dalton holds the role of Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,246. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Melissa Karwoski serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,246. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Leah Ellis is a Teacher, Special Education at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $83,142. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Maryam Saber serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,216. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Jennifer Smolarski works as a Teacher for Lowell, James R. School. Jennifer earned $78,746 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Shamaika Desir is a Teacher, Special Education at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $78,225. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Brianna Hart is a Teacher, Special Education at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,739. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Michele Simmons serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,048. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Robert Kamel works as a Teacher for Lowell, James R. School. Robert earned $62,844 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Chelsea Morris serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,844. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Alexia Moses holds the role of Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,179. They are represented by Pft.
Building Engineer, Group III/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Gwendolyn Mcclendon serves as a Building Engineer, Group III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,908. Union affiliation: 32Bj.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Alanys Medina is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $58,129. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Tara Wilson serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,129. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Tania Brown works as a Teacher, Special Education for Lowell, James R. School. Tania earned $56,796 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Jaydah Bolger serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,796. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Ava Paternoster serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,770. Union affiliation: Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Anastasia Sophy serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,770. They are represented by Pft.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Brittny Tang serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,770. They are represented by Pft.
Custodial Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Davida Smith works as a Custodial Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Davida earned $50,766 in 2026. Union affiliation: 32Bj.
Secretary I/Lowell, James R. School
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Faith Emmett works as a Secretary I for Lowell, James R. School. Faith earned $47,674 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.
General Cleaner, 8 Hours/Lowell, James R. School
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Kashieda Thomas holds the role of General Cleaner, 8 Hours at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,076. Union affiliation: 32Bj.
General Cleaner, 8 Hours/Lowell, James R. School
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Wanda Watterson works as a General Cleaner, 8 Hours for Lowell, James R. School. Wanda earned $42,076 in 2026. They are represented by 32Bj.
General Cleaner, 8 Hours/Lowell, James R. School
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Benjamin Allen holds the role of General Cleaner, 8 Hours at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,076. They are represented by 32Bj.
General Cleaner, 8 Hours/Lowell, James R. School
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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.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Merlinda Allahar works as a Special Education Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Merlinda earned $37,962 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Rachel Bathurst works as a Special Education Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Rachel earned $37,962 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Shanna Connors works as a Special Education Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Shanna earned $37,962 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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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.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Thuan Luong serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Jaselyn Ortiz is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Ciani Weeks is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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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.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Lauren Howard is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. They are represented by Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Martina Mitchell serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.