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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, Martina Mitchell 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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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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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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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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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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At Lowell, James R. School, Charlene Fletcher serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,447. They are represented by Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Lakeya Freeman is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $27,447. They are represented by Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Tea Osborne works as a Special Education Assistant for Lowell, James R. School. Tea earned $27,447 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Aajaylah Frazier serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,447. They are represented by Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Tajahnea Johnson holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,447. Union affiliation: Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Toshia Willingham is a Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $27,447. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Brandon Ferrell holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,447. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Bus Attendant, 7 Hours/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Tayon Hughes serves as a Bus Attendant, 7 Hours. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,918. They are represented by 32Bj.
Lead Food Services Worker/Lowell, James R. School
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Tanisha Scott is a Lead Food Services Worker at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $25,907. Their bargaining unit is 634.
Student Climate Staff, 6 Hours/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, James Bradham serves as a Student Climate Staff, 6 Hours. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,349. They are represented by 634.
Student Climate Staff, 6 Hours/Lowell, James R. School
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Maria Rios works as a Student Climate Staff, 6 Hours for Lowell, James R. School. Maria earned $23,349 in 2026. They are represented by 634.
Food Services Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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Antonia Johnson is a Food Services Assistant at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $22,806. Their bargaining unit is 634.
Food Services Assistant/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Jill Cabell-Dean serves as a Food Services Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,806. Union affiliation: 634.
Bus Attendant/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Davida Adams serves as a Bus Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,236. Their bargaining unit is 32Bj.