Florida / Department of Corrections / Special Education Teacher

Job-title file

Special Education Teacher

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

20 employees hold this title in Department of Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $53,280, above the department median of $50,633.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $53,280
Agency median: $50,633
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$51,500$54,106+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Special Education Teacher pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other — about 900 people — is $68,690. Department of Corrections pays a median base salary of $53,280 for this role, 22% below that figure — about the 25th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Corrections sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,570

$53,100

$68,690

$79,060

$97,240

Department of Corrections median · $53,280

The bar is the range of annual wages for Special Education Teachers, All Other across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Corrections’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other — about 33,930 people — is $76,580. Department of Corrections’s median base salary is 30% below that national figure, about the 16th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,440

$60,930

$76,580

$99,690

$120,080

Department of Corrections median · $53,280

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Florida range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Corrections is $53,280, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Special Education Teacher beyond Florida

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $53,280 ranks #3 of 3. See Special Education Teacher across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Chicago Public Schools

$125,310 · 5,104

South Carolina

$70,023 · 48

Median total compensation for comparable Special Education Teacher roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Corrections

Record list

Employees with this title

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Cindy Keys

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,106

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,106
Hire date: 2013-11-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035497

At Department of Corrections, Cindy Keys serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,106.

Mata Dennis

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,106

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,106
Hire date: 2021-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Malaina

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035503

Mata Dennis holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,106.

Robin Arnaud

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,106

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,106
Hire date: 2018-03-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 044252

At Department of Corrections, Robin Arnaud serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,106.

Paul Miller

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,106

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,106
Hire date: 2014-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 000810

Paul Miller works as a Special Education Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Paul earned $54,106 in 2026.

Johnny Covington

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,060

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,060
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 039841

Johnny Covington is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,060.

Heather Milton

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,060

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,060
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035502

At Department of Corrections, Heather Milton serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,060.

Daniel Smith

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,060

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,060
Hire date: 2019-02-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 036144

Daniel Smith is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,060.

Cynthia Fazzino

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,060

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,060
Hire date: 2020-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 036187

Cynthia Fazzino holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,060.

Maryam Abdollahi

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,060

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,060
Hire date: 2024-08-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 036176

Maryam Abdollahi is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,060.

Adolfo Figueroa Ramos

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$54,030

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $54,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,030
Hire date: 2018-10-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035513

Adolfo Figueroa Ramos holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,030.

Erin Shy

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 1992-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035501

At Department of Corrections, Erin Shy serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 1992, they have about 34 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Joshua Burt

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2006-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cornell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 037624

Joshua Burt is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Amanda Bargeron

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2008-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035143

Amanda Bargeron is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Debra Wilkerson

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2004-12-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashune

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 038398

At Department of Corrections, Debra Wilkerson serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Brittany Broughton

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-11-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexandra Michel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 003851

Brittany Broughton is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Jennifer Harrell

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 1998-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 010490

Jennifer Harrell holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Scott Kilhefner

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2018-06-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 033738

Scott Kilhefner is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Shanequah Sanders

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035484

At Department of Corrections, Shanequah Sanders serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Danille Pressley

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 003828

Danille Pressley is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

Camilla Robinson

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 033742

Camilla Robinson is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.