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School District of Philadelphia / Office of Specialized Services

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Office of Specialized Services

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

The Office of Specialized Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 128 employees with median total compensation of $130,302; the highest distinct record was $172,010.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$15.7M
Employees
128
Median total
$130,302
Highest record
$172,010

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 128 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($130,302) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $122,606 (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
$92,700
$114,195
$130,302
$139,122
$146,676

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $146,676 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $92,700. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Coordinator, Specialized Services
22 · $107,795
Case Manager, Special Education, Services & Compliance
21 · $130,302
Director, Special Education Services
19 · $146,676
School Psychologist
17 · $139,122
Case Manager, Special Education Services & Compliance
16 · $126,508

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.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Elizabeth Farruggia

Deputy, Specialized Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp
$172,010
Base pay
$172,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,010
Union / bargaining unit
Non-Represented
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Cl0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Elizabeth Farruggia holds the role of Deputy, Specialized Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,010. They are represented by Non-Represented.

Laurena Zeller

Executive Director, Support Services, Office of Specialized Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp
$168,271
Base pay
$168,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,271
Union / bargaining unit
Non-Represented
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Cl0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Laurena Zeller is a Executive Director, Support Services, Office of Specialized Services at Office of Specialized Services. 2026 total compensation came to $168,271. Their bargaining unit is Non-Represented.

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.

Ericka Stewart

Executive Director, Support Services, Office of Specialized Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp
$152,445
Base pay
$152,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,445
Union / bargaining unit
Non-Represented
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Cl0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Ericka Stewart holds the role of Executive Director, Support Services, Office of Specialized Services at Office of Specialized Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,445. They are represented by Non-Represented.

Veronica Knapper

Director, School Psychology Services/Office of Specialized Services

2026 total comp
$148,023
Base pay
$148,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,023
Union / bargaining unit
Non-Represented
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, Veronica Knapper serves as a Director, School Psychology Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,023. Their bargaining unit is Non-Represented.