School District of Philadelphia / Office of Specialized Services / Director, Special Education Services

Job-title file

Director, Special Education Services

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

19 employees hold this title in Office of Specialized Services. Median total compensation for the role is $146,676, above the department median of $130,302.

Employees: 19
Role median: $146,676
Agency median: $130,302
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$127,112$157,969+

How total compensation varies among the 19 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

Karen White

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$164,322

Base pay: $164,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,322
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Karen White works as a Director, Special Education Services for Office of Specialized Services. Karen earned $164,322 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is CASA.

Tanya Bradley Watson

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Tanya Bradley Watson holds the role of Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,676. They are represented by CASA.

Nicole Danker

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Office of Specialized Services, Nicole Danker serves as a Director, Special Education Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,676. They are represented by CASA.

Lucia Granger

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Lucia Granger holds the role of Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,676. Union affiliation: CASA.

Amy Holdsworth

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Amy Holdsworth works as a Director, Special Education Services for Office of Specialized Services. Amy earned $146,676 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is CASA.

Christina Lee

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Office of Specialized Services, Christina Lee serves as a Director, Special Education Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,676. Union affiliation: CASA.

Rachel Malloy-Good

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Office of Specialized Services, Rachel Malloy-Good serves as a Director, Special Education Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,676. They are represented by CASA.

Thomas Miller

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Thomas Miller is a Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. 2026 total compensation came to $146,676. Union affiliation: CASA.

Joan Tomczak

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Joan Tomczak is a Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. 2026 total compensation came to $146,676. Union affiliation: CASA.

Nicole Velez

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Office of Specialized Services, Nicole Velez serves as a Director, Special Education Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,676. Union affiliation: CASA.

Nefertiti White

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$146,676

Base pay: $146,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,676
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Office of Specialized Services, Nefertiti White serves as a Director, Special Education Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,676. Union affiliation: CASA.

Laurie Binder

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$142,388

Base pay: $142,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,388
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Office of Specialized Services, Laurie Binder serves as a Director, Special Education Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,388. Union affiliation: CASA.

Diane Bryant

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$142,388

Base pay: $142,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,388
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Office of Specialized Services, Diane Bryant serves as a Director, Special Education Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,388. Their bargaining unit is CASA.

Daniela Depaola

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$142,388

Base pay: $142,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,388
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Daniela Depaola holds the role of Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,388. Their bargaining unit is CASA.

Christine Hilferty-Feeney

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$142,388

Base pay: $142,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,388
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Christine Hilferty-Feeney is a Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. 2026 total compensation came to $142,388. Their bargaining unit is CASA.

Melissa Pergine

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$142,388

Base pay: $142,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,388
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Melissa Pergine holds the role of Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,388. They are represented by CASA.

Jaime Downey

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$134,544

Base pay: $134,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,544
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Jaime Downey holds the role of Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,544. Union affiliation: CASA.

Alexandra Bethea

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$130,881

Base pay: $130,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,881
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Alexandra Bethea holds the role of Director, Special Education Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,881. They are represented by CASA.

Lindsay Harrar

Director, Special Education Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp

$127,112

Base pay: $127,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,112
Union / bargaining unit: CASA
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9CL0
Organization Level: ADMINISTRATIVE
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Lindsay Harrar works as a Director, Special Education Services for Office of Specialized Services. Lindsay earned $127,112 in 2026. Union affiliation: CASA.